Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) vs Sunnyvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 605 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland | Sunnyvale School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 390 | #244 of 390 |
| National rank | #417 of 1,559 | #819 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 454 | 527 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 477 |
| Total roll | 454 | 527 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.5% | 31.9% |
| Pacific students | 33.9% | 38.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.holycross.school.nz | www.sunnyvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 52.3).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 477).
- •Sunnyvale School does better on roll size (527 vs 454).
- •Sunnyvale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -0.7%).
- •Sunnyvale School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 454.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state integrated school while Sunnyvale School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is girls and Sunnyvale School is co-educational.
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 Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) better than Sunnyvale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 52.3 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 Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) and Sunnyvale School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Sunnyvale School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) and Sunnyvale School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 and Sunnyvale School is 244th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).