Southern Cross Campus vs Sutton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 911 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
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students
| Measure | Southern Cross Campus Mangere, Auckland | Sutton Park School Mangere East, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 101 | #324 of 390 |
| National rank | #244 of 486 | #1196 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,671 | 552 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 494 |
| Total roll | 1,671 | 552 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.3% | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 84.8% | 91.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere East |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.southerncross.school.nz/ | www.suttonpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Campus scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 35.6).
- •Sutton Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 515).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll size (1,671 vs 552).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -2.7%).
- •Southern Cross Campus is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 552.
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 Sutton Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southern Cross Campus ranks higher (48.8 vs 35.6 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 Sutton Park School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere East in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southern Cross Campus: 515. Sutton Park School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southern Cross Campus and Sutton Park School rank in Auckland?
Southern Cross Campus is 74th of 101 and Sutton Park School is 324th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).