Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0612 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#186 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#417 of 1,559 nationally
About Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated full primary located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 454 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 186th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.5%; pacific students 33.9%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks 8th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)413
- Roll size (10%)454
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 413
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 454
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 33.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) has changed over time.
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Schools near Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students · 605 m away
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 642 m away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 814 m away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 824 m away
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 979 m away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 1.2 km away
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 1.3 km away
Tirimoana School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
665 students · 1.5 km away
Arohanui Special School
Te Atatu · State special school
278 students · 1.6 km away
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Timatanga Community School
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26 students
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
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146 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #186 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks #186 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #417 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) had 454 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) a primary school or a secondary school?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.