Holy Cross School (Miramar)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Miramar, Wellington 6022 · Wellington City
#91 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#535 of 1,559 nationally
About Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is a state integrated full primary located in Miramar, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 176 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 91st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.3%; pacific students 34.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Miramar; Holy Cross School (Miramar) ranks 3rd of 3 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%)418
- Roll size (10%)176
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.6%
- 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 (Miramar) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 176
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 34.1%
- 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 (Miramar) has changed over time.
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Schools near Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 326 m away
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 755 m away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students · 1.1 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 1.1 km away
Scots College
Strathmore · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,161 students · 1.1 km away
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students · 1.3 km away
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students · 1.5 km away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 1.7 km away
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students · 1.7 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross School (Miramar) a good school?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #91 of 176 in Wellington. 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 (Miramar) rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) ranks #91 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #535 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Holy Cross School (Miramar)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) had 176 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Holy Cross School (Miramar) a primary school or a secondary school?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Holy Cross School (Miramar)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holy Cross School (Miramar); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.