Henderson High School vs Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 814 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
| Measure | Henderson High School Henderson, Auckland | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #75 of 101 | #186 of 390 |
| National rank | #251 of 486 | #417 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 413 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | – |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 31.8% | 33.9% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hhs.school.nz | www.holycross.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 47.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 481).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 454).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -0.7%).
- •Henderson High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 454.
- •Henderson High School is a state school while Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Henderson High 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 Henderson High School better than Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 47.8 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 Henderson High School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson High School: 481. Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson High School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Henderson High School is 75th of 101 and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).