Elim Christian College vs Owairoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students
| Measure | Elim Christian College Howick South, Auckland | Owairoa Primary School Howick, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 101 | #118 of 390 |
| National rank | #46 of 486 | #204 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,098 | 843 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 391 |
| Total roll | 1,098 | 843 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.7% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 95.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.1% | – |
| Māori students | 3.9% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| International students | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.elim.school.nz | www.owairoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elim Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 77.9).
- •Elim Christian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 391).
- •Elim Christian College does better on roll size (1,098 vs 843).
- •Owairoa Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.9% vs -20.7%).
- •Elim Christian College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 843.
- •Elim Christian College is a state integrated school while Owairoa Primary School is a state 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 Elim Christian College better than Owairoa Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College ranks higher (80.0 vs 77.9 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 and Owairoa Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elim Christian College: 379. Owairoa Primary School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elim Christian College and Owairoa Primary School rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College is 28th of 101 and Owairoa Primary School is 118th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).