Elim Christian College Mt Albert vs Owairaka District School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 889 m 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
Owairaka District School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
394 students
| Measure | Elim Christian College Mt Albert Mt Albert, Auckland | Owairaka District School Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 101 | #219 of 390 |
| National rank | #9 of 486 | #610 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 449 | 394 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 431 |
| Total roll | 449 | 394 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 86.8% | – |
| Māori students | 4% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.4% | 18.3% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Albert | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | elimmtalbert.school.nz/ | www.owairaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 60.8).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 431).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on roll size (449 vs 394).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert is the larger school with 449 students compared with 394.
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert is a state integrated school while Owairaka District 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 Mt Albert better than Owairaka District School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Mt Albert ranks higher (87.8 vs 60.8 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 Owairaka District School?
About 889 m 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. Owairaka District School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elim Christian College Mt Albert and Owairaka District School rank in Auckland?
Elim Christian College Mt Albert is 7th of 101 and Owairaka District School is 219th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).