Elim Christian College Henderson vs Liston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
155 students
Liston College
Henderson ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
855 students
| Measure | Elim Christian College Henderson Henderson, Auckland | Liston College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 390 | #32 of 101 |
| National rank | #68 of 1,559 | #59 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 155 | 855 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 414 |
| Total roll | 155 | 855 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 96.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 89.3% |
| Mฤori students | 3.9% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 26.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | โ | www.liston.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขElim Christian College Henderson scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.0 vs 77.5).
- โขElim Christian College Henderson does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 414).
- โขListon College does better on roll size (855 vs 155).
- โขListon College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 155.
- โขElim Christian College Henderson is co-educational and Liston College is boys.
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 Elim Christian College Henderson better than Liston College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Henderson ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.5 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 Elim Christian College Henderson and Liston College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elim Christian College Henderson: 378. Liston College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elim Christian College Henderson and Liston College rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College Henderson is 41st of 390 and Liston College is 32nd of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).