Botany Downs School vs Elim Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 657 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students
| Measure | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland | Elim Christian College Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #27 of 390 | #28 of 101 |
| National rank | #35 of 1,559 | #46 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 590 | 1,098 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 379 |
| Total roll | 590 | 1,098 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 84.1% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 3.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 5.4% |
| International students | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.botanydowns.school.nz | www.elim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Botany Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 80.0).
- •Elim Christian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 392).
- •Elim Christian College does better on roll size (1,098 vs 590).
- •Botany Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -20.7%).
- •Elim Christian College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 590.
- •Botany Downs School is a state school while Elim Christian College is a state integrated 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 Botany Downs School better than Elim Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Botany Downs School ranks higher (87.8 vs 80.0 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 Botany Downs School and Elim Christian College?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs School: 392. Elim Christian College: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs School and Elim Christian College rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School is 27th of 390 and Elim Christian College is 28th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).