St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Strong Catholic Girls' College With Clear Improvement Goals
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a well-led, values-driven school where most students achieve well and feel a strong sense of belonging. The 2024 ERO review confirms solid academic outcomes and a positive school culture, while identifying clear priorities around student attendance, Pacific learner equity, and strengthening partnerships with whānau and iwi. The school previously received ERO's highest rating of 'Strong' in 2019 and continues to build on that foundation.
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Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
29 Rathgar Road, Henderson, Auckland
This state-integrated school enrols by preference criteria, so zone rules don't apply in the same way. The map shows the school location — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state-integrated school. Places go first to applicants with a preference connection to the school's special character (for example, a faith connection), so the usual in-zone and ballot rules don't apply in the same way. Where a geographic priority exists, it works within those preference criteria. Check the school's own enrolment scheme before relying on a zone result.
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How enrolment at St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) works
Ministry of Education enrolment-scheme status, and what it means for an application.
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state-integrated school with an enrolment scheme. Admission turns first on its special-character preference criteria — a religious or philosophical connection the school sets out in its own scheme — rather than on where you live. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria.
When applications from preference applicants exceed the places available, the school selects by ballot. Ask the school which preference category applies to your child and what evidence it needs. Read our guide to out-of-zone enrolment and ballots.
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What families ask about St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
- Does St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) have an enrolment zone?
- St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state-integrated school, so places go first to applicants who meet its special-character preference criteria. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria, so an address alone doesn't decide it — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
- What year levels does St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) teach?
- St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) teaches Year 7–13.
- What is St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)'s Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 423. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 861 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is December 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1968
- Principal
- Anna Swann
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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Schools near St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Waitakere CollegeHenderson · Secondary0.2 km
- North West CollegeHenderson · Secondary1 km
- Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga WahineHenderson · Teen Parent1.7 km
- Henderson High SchoolHenderson · Secondary1.8 km
- Rutherford CollegeTe Atatu · Secondary2.9 km
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- Kelston Boys' High SchoolNew Lynn · Secondary5.3 km