Southern Cross Campus
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangere, Auckland 2153 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#74 of 101 composite schools in Auckland
#244 of 486 nationally
About Southern Cross Campus
Southern Cross Campus is a state composite located in Mangere, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,671 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 74th of 101 ranked composite schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.3%; pacific students 84.8%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Mangere; Southern Cross Campus ranks 5th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)515
- Roll size (10%)1,671
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)72.3%
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 Southern Cross Campus by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 515
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,671
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 72.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 84.8%
- 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 Southern Cross Campus has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Southern Cross Campus has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Southern Cross Campus has changed over time.
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Schools near Southern Cross Campus
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students · 202 m away
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students · 597 m away
Robertson Road School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
509 students · 688 m away
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students · 746 m away
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students · 911 m away
Jean Batten School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students · 1.1 km away
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 1.3 km away
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 1.3 km away
Waatea School
Favona · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 1.4 km away
Moanaroa School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students
Mangere College
Mangere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
756 students
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Cross Campus a good school?
Southern Cross Campus has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #74 of 101 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 Southern Cross Campus rank in Auckland?
Southern Cross Campus ranks #74 of 101 composite schools in Auckland and #244 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Southern Cross Campus?
Southern Cross Campus had 1,671 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Southern Cross Campus a primary school or a secondary school?
Southern Cross Campus is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Southern Cross Campus?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southern Cross Campus; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.