Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
568 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
366 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 390 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #733 of 1,559 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 568 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 474 |
| Total roll | 568 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 71.1% | 86.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hcsp.school.nz/ | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 40.5).
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 474).
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on roll size (568 vs 366).
- โขSouth Auckland S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.5% vs -3.8%).
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) is the larger school with 568 students compared with 366.
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) is girls and South Auckland 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 School (Papatoetoe) better than South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks higher (55.7 vs 40.5 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 Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and South Auckland S D A School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe): 445. South Auckland S D A School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is 233rd of 390 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).