State-integrated · Full Primary · Girls
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Papatoetoe, Auckland, with 550 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe), Ministry school number 1315 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
550students
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) had 550 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 550 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
445EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papatoetoe Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 903 | 0.7 km |
| Puhinui School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 768 | 0.9 km |
| Papatoetoe West School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 670 | 1.1 km |
| Papatoetoe High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,815 | 1.1 km |
| Papatoetoe South School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 590 | 1.2 km |
| South Auckland S D A School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 353 | 1.3 km |
| Papatoetoe East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 586 | 1.5 km |
| Papatoetoe Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 722 | 2.1 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Papatoetoe Central School
- Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Puhinui School
- Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Papatoetoe West School
Common questions
What year levels does Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) cover?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)?
550 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) have an enrolment zone?
No. Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) a state school?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state-integrated school.