Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Strong School With Good Outcomes and Clear Growth Plans
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is performing well overall, with nearly all students achieving at or above expected levels in reading, and most meeting expectations in writing and maths. The school has a strong Catholic special character, growing cultural responsiveness, and clear plans to address attendance and prepare for new collaborative learning spaces in 2025.
Source: ERO, 22 October 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
8 Lavelle Road, Henderson, Auckland
This state-integrated school enrols by preference criteria, so zone rules don't apply in the same way. The map shows the school location — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state-integrated school. Places go first to applicants with a preference connection to the school's special character (for example, a faith connection), so the usual in-zone and ballot rules don't apply in the same way. Where a geographic priority exists, it works within those preference criteria. Check the school's own enrolment scheme before relying on a zone result.
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How enrolment at Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) works
Ministry of Education enrolment-scheme status, and what it means for an application.
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state-integrated school with an enrolment scheme. Admission turns first on its special-character preference criteria — a religious or philosophical connection the school sets out in its own scheme — rather than on where you live. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria.
When applications from preference applicants exceed the places available, the school selects by ballot. Ask the school which preference category applies to your child and what evidence it needs. Read our guide to out-of-zone enrolment and ballots.
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Quick answers
What families ask about Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
- Does Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) have an enrolment zone?
- Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a state-integrated school, so places go first to applicants who meet its special-character preference criteria. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria, so an address alone doesn't decide it — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
- What year levels does Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) teach?
- Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)'s Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 413. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 460 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1938
- Principal
- Janice Borsos
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Schools near Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Sunnyvale SchoolHenderson · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.6 km
- Henderson SchoolHenderson · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.6 km
- Waitakere S D A SchoolHenderson · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1 km
- Henderson South SchoolHenderson · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.3 km
- Tirimoana SchoolTe Atatu South · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.5 km
- Glendene SchoolGlendene · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.7 km
- Western Heights School (Auckland)Henderson · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.8 km
- Henderson North SchoolHenderson · Contributing (Years 1-6)2.1 km
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson):
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care