Ardmore School vs Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
352 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students
| Measure | Ardmore School Papakura, Auckland | Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Takanini, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #121 of 390 | #47 of 390 |
| National rank | #208 of 1,559 | #78 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 352 | 307 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 395 |
| Total roll | 352 | 307 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 17.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 4.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Takanini |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ardmore.school.nz | www.holytrinity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.1 vs 77.7).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 415).
- •Ardmore School does better on roll size (352 vs 307).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.7% vs 3.2%).
- •Ardmore School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 307.
- •Ardmore School is a state school while Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ardmore School better than Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 77.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ardmore School and Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Takanini in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardmore School: 415. Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School: 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardmore School and Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School is 121st of 390 and Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is 47th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).