Elim Christian College Mt Albert vs Gladstone School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students
Gladstone School (Auckland)
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
840 students
| Measure | Elim Christian College Mt Albert Mt Albert, Auckland | Gladstone School (Auckland) Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #7 of 101 | #84 of 390 |
| National rank | #9 of 486 | #135 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 449 | 840 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 378 |
| Total roll | 449 | 840 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -13% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 86.8% | – |
| Māori students | 4% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Albert | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | elimmtalbert.school.nz/ | www.gladstone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 80.3).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 394).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on roll size (840 vs 449).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) is the larger school with 840 students compared with 449.
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert is a state integrated school while Gladstone School (Auckland) 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 Mt Albert better than Gladstone School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Mt Albert ranks higher (87.8 vs 80.3 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 Mt Albert and Gladstone School (Auckland)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mt Albert and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elim Christian College Mt Albert: 394. Gladstone School (Auckland): 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elim Christian College Mt Albert and Gladstone School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College Mt Albert is 7th of 101 and Gladstone School (Auckland) is 84th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).