Henderson South School vs Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson South School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
287 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
454 students
| Measure | Henderson South School Henderson, Auckland | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #360 of 390 | #186 of 390 |
| National rank | #1357 of 1,559 | #417 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 287 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 413 |
| Total roll | 287 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.5% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 59.2% | 33.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonsouth.school.nz | www.holycross.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 28.5).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 505).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll size (454 vs 287).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -6.5%).
- โขHoly Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is the larger school with 454 students compared with 287.
- โขHenderson South School is a state school while Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHenderson South 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 South School better than Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 28.5 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 South School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson South School: 505. Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson South School and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Henderson South School is 360th of 390 and Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).