Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#233 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#733 of 1,559 nationally
About Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state integrated full primary located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 568 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 233rd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.2%; pacific students 71.1%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks 5th of 11 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%)445
- Roll size (10%)568
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.8%
- 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 School (Papatoetoe) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 568
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 71.1%
- 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 School (Papatoetoe) has changed over time.
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Schools near Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 734 m away
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students · 869 m away
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.1 km away
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 1.1 km away
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.2 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 1.3 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.5 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 2.1 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 2.1 km away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) a good school?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #233 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 School (Papatoetoe) rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks #233 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #733 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) had 568 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) a primary school or a secondary school?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.