Arohanui Special School vs Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arohanui Special School
Te Atatu ยท State special school
278 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
454 students
| Measure | Arohanui Special School Te Atatu, Auckland | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #186 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #417 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 278 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 413 |
| Total roll | 278 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.2% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.1% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 37.4% | 33.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.arohanui.school.nz | www.holycross.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 479).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll size (454 vs 278).
- โขArohanui Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs -0.7%).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is the larger school with 454 students compared with 278.
- โขArohanui Special School is a state school while Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขArohanui Special School is co-educational and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is girls.
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 Arohanui Special School better than Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arohanui Special School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arohanui Special School: 479. Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arohanui Special School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Arohanui Special School is unranked and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).