Pacific Advance Secondary School vs Southern Cross Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students
| Measure | Pacific Advance Secondary School Otahuhu, Auckland | Southern Cross Campus Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 101 | #74 of 101 |
| National rank | #389 of 486 | #244 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 158 | 1,671 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 515 |
| Total roll | 158 | 1,671 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | 12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.3% | 83.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.1% | 72.3% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Pacific students | 87.3% | 84.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | pass.school.nz | www.southerncross.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Campus scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 27.8).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 519).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll size (1,671 vs 158).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -2.7%).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83.1% vs 74.3%).
- •Southern Cross Campus is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 158.
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 Pacific Advance Secondary School better than Southern Cross Campus?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southern Cross Campus ranks higher (48.8 vs 27.8 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 Pacific Advance Secondary School and Southern Cross Campus?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pacific Advance Secondary School: 519. Southern Cross Campus: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pacific Advance Secondary School and Southern Cross Campus rank in Auckland?
Pacific Advance Secondary School is 95th of 101 and Southern Cross Campus is 74th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).