Holy Cross School (Miramar) vs TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 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
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Miramar) Miramar, Wellington | TKKM o Nga Mokopuna Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 176 | #29 of 46 |
| National rank | #535 of 1,559 | #187 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 176 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 459 |
| Total roll | 176 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | 81.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 85.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.6% |
| Māori students | 19.3% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 34.1% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hcm.school.nz | www.tkkmmokopuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 57.8).
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 459).
- •TKKM o Nga Mokopuna does better on roll size (177 vs 176).
- •TKKM o Nga Mokopuna does better on roll growth (5 years) (81.7% vs -12.6%).
- •TKKM o Nga Mokopuna is the larger school with 177 students compared with 176.
- •Holy Cross School (Miramar) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Nga Mokopuna 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 TKKM o Nga Mokopuna?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Cross School (Miramar) ranks higher (63.8 vs 57.8 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 TKKM o Nga Mokopuna?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Miramar): 418. TKKM o Nga Mokopuna: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Miramar) and TKKM o Nga Mokopuna rank in Wellington?
Holy Cross School (Miramar) is 91st of 176 and TKKM o Nga Mokopuna is 29th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).