Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School vs Kauri Flats 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 Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Takanini, Auckland | Kauri Flats School Takanini, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #47 of 390 | #49 of 390 |
| National rank | #78 of 1,559 | #80 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 307 | 713 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 410 |
| Total roll | 307 | 713 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.7% | 198.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 26.1% | 13.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takanini | Takanini |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.holytrinity.school.nz | www.kauriflats.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (83.1 vs 83.0).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 410).
- •Kauri Flats School does better on roll size (713 vs 307).
- •Kauri Flats School does better on roll growth (5 years) (198.6% vs 17.7%).
- •Kauri Flats School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 307.
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is a state integrated school while Kauri Flats School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Trinity Catholic Primary School better than Kauri Flats School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School and Kauri Flats School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Takanini and Takanini in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School: 395. Kauri Flats School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School and Kauri Flats School rank in Auckland?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is 47th of 390 and Kauri Flats School is 49th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).