Botany Downs Secondary College vs Elim Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students
| Measure | Botany Downs Secondary College Botany Downs, Auckland | Elim Christian College Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #28 of 101 |
| National rank | #28 of 486 | #46 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 2,001 | 1,098 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 379 |
| Total roll | 2,001 | 1,098 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.1% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | 95.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.3% | 84.1% |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| International students | 7.8% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bdsc.school.nz | www.elim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Botany Downs Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.2 vs 80.0).
- •Elim Christian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 403).
- •Botany Downs Secondary College does better on roll size (2,001 vs 1,098).
- •Botany Downs Secondary College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs -20.7%).
- •Elim Christian College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Botany Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 1,098.
- •Botany Downs Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than Elim Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Botany Downs Secondary College ranks higher (83.2 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 Secondary College and Elim Christian College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs Secondary College: 403. Elim Christian College: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs Secondary College and Elim Christian College rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs Secondary College is 18th of 101 and Elim Christian College is 28th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).