Elim Christian College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick South, Auckland 2163 · Howick Local Board Area
#28 of 101 composite schools in Auckland
#46 of 486 nationally
About Elim Christian College
Elim Christian College is a state integrated composite located in Howick South, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,098 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand and 28th of 101 ranked composite schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.9%; pacific students 5.4%; international students 5.5%.
There are 8 schools in Howick South; Elim Christian College ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)379
- Roll size (10%)1,098
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)95.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)84.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elim Christian College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 379
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,098
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 84.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Elim Christian College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Elim Christian College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Elim Christian College has changed over time.
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Schools near Elim Christian College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 657 m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students · 888 m away
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students · 1.4 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 1.6 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.8 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 1.9 km away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 2.1 km away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 2.2 km away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 2.2 km away
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elim Christian College a good school?
Elim Christian College has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elim Christian College rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College ranks #28 of 101 composite schools in Auckland and #46 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Elim Christian College?
Elim Christian College had 1,098 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Elim Christian College a primary school or a secondary school?
Elim Christian College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Elim Christian College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elim Christian College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.