Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) vs Waitakere S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 979 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
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere S D A School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 390 | #298 of 390 |
| National rank | #417 of 1,559 | #1109 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 454 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 471 |
| Total roll | 454 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | 68.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.5% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 33.9% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.holycross.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 39.9).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 471).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) does better on roll size (454 vs 68).
- •Waitakere S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.9% vs -0.7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is the larger school with 454 students compared with 68.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is girls and Waitakere S D A 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 Waitakere S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) ranks higher (69.0 vs 39.9 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 Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) and Waitakere S D A School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson): 413. Waitakere S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) and Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is 186th of 390 and Waitakere S D A School is 298th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).