Holy Cross School (Miramar) vs Seatoun School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
176 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
389 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Miramar) Miramar, Wellington | Seatoun School Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #91 of 176 | #13 of 176 |
| National rank | #535 of 1,559 | #133 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 176 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 356 |
| Total roll | 176 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.3% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 34.1% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hcm.school.nz | www.seatoun.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSeatoun School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 63.8).
- โขSeatoun School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 418).
- โขSeatoun School does better on roll size (389 vs 176).
- โขSeatoun School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -12.6%).
- โขSeatoun School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 176.
- โขHoly Cross School (Miramar) is a state integrated school while Seatoun 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 Seatoun School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Seatoun School ranks higher (80.4 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 Seatoun School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar): 418. Seatoun School: 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Miramar) and Seatoun School rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is 91st of 176 and Seatoun School is 13th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).