Holy Cross School (Miramar) vs Sacred Heart School (Petone)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 12 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
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Miramar) Miramar, Wellington | Sacred Heart School (Petone) Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #91 of 176 | #80 of 176 |
| National rank | #535 of 1,559 | #441 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 176 | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 415 |
| Total roll | 176 | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.3% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 34.1% | 30.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hcm.school.nz | www.sacredheartpetone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 63.8).
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 418).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) does better on roll size (176 vs 163).
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -12.6%).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) is the larger school with 176 students compared with 163.
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 Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Petone) ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.8 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 Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar): 418. Sacred Heart School (Petone): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Sacred Heart School (Petone) rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is 91st of 176 and Sacred Heart School (Petone) is 80th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).