Bruce McLaren Intermediate vs Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
283 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
454 students
| Measure | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #335 of 390 | #186 of 390 |
| National rank | #1241 of 1,559 | #417 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 283 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 413 |
| Total roll | 283 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.6% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 33.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brucemclaren.school.nz | www.holycross.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 34.0).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 488).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll size (454 vs 283).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -15.2%).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is the larger school with 454 students compared with 283.
- โขBruce McLaren Intermediate is a state school while Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขBruce McLaren Intermediate 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 Bruce McLaren Intermediate better than Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 34.0 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 Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).