Elim Christian College Henderson vs St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 24 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
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
209 students
| Measure | Elim Christian College Henderson Henderson, Auckland | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #41 of 390 | #53 of 390 |
| National rank | #68 of 1,559 | #88 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 155 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 379 |
| Total roll | 155 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 19.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | โ | www.stmarks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขElim Christian College Henderson scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.0 vs 82.6).
- โขElim Christian College Henderson does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 379).
- โขSt Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll size (209 vs 155).
- โขSt Mark's School (Pakuranga) is the larger school with 209 students compared with 155.
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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Henderson ranks higher (84.0 vs 82.6 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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elim Christian College Henderson: 378. St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elim Christian College Henderson and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College Henderson is 41st of 390 and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).