Glendene School vs Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
| Measure | Glendene School Glendene, Auckland | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #349 of 390 | #186 of 390 |
| National rank | #1304 of 1,559 | #417 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 125 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 413 |
| Total roll | 125 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.2% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 52.8% | 33.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendene | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | wwww.glendene.school.nz | www.holycross.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 30.9).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 491).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll size (454 vs 125).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -32.1%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is the larger school with 454 students compared with 125.
- •Glendene School is a state school while Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Glendene 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 Glendene School better than Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 30.9 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 Glendene School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendene and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendene School: 491. Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendene School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Glendene School is 349th of 390 and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).