Carmel College vs Elim Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 21 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students
| Measure | Carmel College Milford, Auckland | Elim Christian College Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #28 of 101 |
| National rank | #1 of 486 | #46 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,102 | 1,098 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 379 |
| Total roll | 1,102 | 1,098 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 95.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.8% | 84.1% |
| Māori students | 6.7% | 3.9% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 5.4% |
| International students | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.carmel.school.nz/ | www.elim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.3 vs 80.0).
- •Elim Christian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 382).
- •Carmel College does better on roll size (1,102 vs 1,098).
- •Carmel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -20.7%).
- •Carmel College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 95.5%).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 1,098.
- •Carmel College is girls and Elim Christian College is co-educational.
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 Carmel College better than Elim Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carmel College ranks higher (91.3 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 Carmel College and Elim Christian College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Milford and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carmel College: 382. Elim Christian College: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carmel College and Elim Christian College rank in Auckland?
Carmel College is 1st of 101 and Elim Christian College is 28th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).