Overview
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state integrated full primary school in Papatoetoe, Auckland. It is a primary co-ed/secondary girls school. The school has 536 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 445 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusPrimary Co-Ed/Secondary Girls
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2155
MoE School ID1315
Student Demographics
Total Roll536
European/Pakeha6.9%
Maori9.9%
Pacific69.8%
Asian23.9%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI445
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)