Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Papatoetoe West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 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 West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe, Auckland | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 390 | #242 of 390 |
| National rank | #733 of 1,559 | #813 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 568 | 681 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 468 |
| Total roll | 568 | 681 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 71.1% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hcsp.school.nz/ | www.pap-west.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 52.6).
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 468).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on roll size (681 vs 568).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -3.8%).
- •Papatoetoe West School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 568.
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state integrated school while Papatoetoe West School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is girls and Papatoetoe West 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 West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks higher (55.7 vs 52.6 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 West School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe): 445. Papatoetoe West School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and Papatoetoe West School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is 233rd of 390 and Papatoetoe West School is 242nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).