Southern Cross Campus vs St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 597 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students
| Measure | Southern Cross Campus Mangere, Auckland | St Mary MacKillop Catholic School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 101 | #249 of 390 |
| National rank | #244 of 486 | #844 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,671 | 370 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 475 |
| Total roll | 1,671 | 370 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.3% | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 84.8% | 80.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.southerncross.school.nz/ | www.marymackillop.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 48.8).
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 515).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll size (1,671 vs 370).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs 1.5%).
- •Southern Cross Campus is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 370.
- •Southern Cross Campus is a state school while St Mary MacKillop Catholic School is a state integrated 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 Southern Cross Campus better than St Mary MacKillop Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary MacKillop Catholic School ranks higher (51.2 vs 48.8 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 Southern Cross Campus and St Mary MacKillop Catholic School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southern Cross Campus: 515. St Mary MacKillop Catholic School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southern Cross Campus and St Mary MacKillop Catholic School rank in Auckland?
Southern Cross Campus is 74th of 101 and St Mary MacKillop Catholic School is 249th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).