Holy Cross School (Miramar) vs Miramar Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 326 m 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
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Miramar) Miramar, Wellington | Miramar Central School Miramar, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 176 | #89 of 176 |
| National rank | #535 of 1,559 | #509 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 176 | 175 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 415 |
| Total roll | 176 | 175 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | -24% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.3% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Miramar |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hcm.school.nz | www.miramarcentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.8 vs 64.6).
- •Miramar Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 418).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) does better on roll size (176 vs 175).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.6% vs -24%).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) is the larger school with 176 students compared with 175.
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) is a state integrated school while Miramar Central 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 Miramar Central 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 Cross School (Miramar) and Miramar Central School?
About 326 m in a straight line, between Miramar and Miramar in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar): 418. Miramar Central School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Miramar Central School rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is 91st of 176 and Miramar Central School is 89th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).