Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Papatoetoe South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe, Auckland | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 390 | #247 of 390 |
| National rank | #733 of 1,559 | #836 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 568 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 480 |
| Total roll | 568 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 71.1% | 68.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hcsp.school.nz/ | www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 51.6).
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 480).
- •Papatoetoe South School does better on roll size (603 vs 568).
- •Papatoetoe South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -3.8%).
- •Papatoetoe South School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 568.
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state integrated school while Papatoetoe South School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is girls and Papatoetoe South 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 School (Papatoetoe) better than Papatoetoe South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks higher (55.7 vs 51.6 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 School (Papatoetoe) and Papatoetoe South School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe): 445. Papatoetoe South School: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and Papatoetoe South School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is 233rd of 390 and Papatoetoe South School is 247th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).