Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs St Patrick's School (Panmure)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.6 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
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe, Auckland | St Patrick's School (Panmure) Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 390 | #259 of 390 |
| National rank | #733 of 1,559 | #894 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 568 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 445 |
| Total roll | 568 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | -31.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 71.1% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hcsp.school.nz/ | www.saintpatricks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 49.1).
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on roll size (568 vs 74).
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.8% vs -31.1%).
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is the larger school with 568 students compared with 74.
- •Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is girls and St Patrick's School (Panmure) 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 St Patrick's School (Panmure)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.1 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 St Patrick's School (Panmure)?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Panmure in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe): 445. St Patrick's School (Panmure): 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and St Patrick's School (Panmure) rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is 233rd of 390 and St Patrick's School (Panmure) is 259th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).