Holy Cross School (Miramar) vs Kahurangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Miramar) Miramar, Wellington | Kahurangi School Strathmore, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 176 | #113 of 176 |
| National rank | #535 of 1,559 | #738 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 176 | 262 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 438 |
| Total roll | 176 | 262 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | -4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.3% | 35.1% |
| Pacific students | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Strathmore |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hcm.school.nz | kahurangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 55.6).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 438).
- •Kahurangi School does better on roll size (262 vs 176).
- •Kahurangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.1% vs -12.6%).
- •Kahurangi School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 176.
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) is a state integrated school while Kahurangi 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 Cross School (Miramar) better than Kahurangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Miramar) ranks higher (63.8 vs 55.6 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 Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Kahurangi School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Strathmore in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar): 418. Kahurangi School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Kahurangi School rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is 91st of 176 and Kahurangi School is 113th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).