Ellerslie School vs St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 392 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
767 students
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Ellerslie ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
393 students
| Measure | Ellerslie School Ellerslie, Auckland | St Mary's School (Ellerslie) Ellerslie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #71 of 390 | #19 of 390 |
| National rank | #116 of 1,559 | #21 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 767 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 367 |
| Total roll | 767 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ellerslie | Ellerslie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ellerslie.school.nz | www.stmary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's School (Ellerslie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.3 vs 81.0).
- โขSt Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 373).
- โขEllerslie School does better on roll size (767 vs 393).
- โขSt Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -7.7%).
- โขEllerslie School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 393.
- โขEllerslie School is a state school while St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is a state integrated 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 Ellerslie School better than St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Ellerslie) ranks higher (90.3 vs 81.0 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 Ellerslie School and St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
About 392 m in a straight line, between Ellerslie and Ellerslie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ellerslie School: 373. St Mary's School (Ellerslie): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ellerslie School and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) rank in Auckland?
Ellerslie School is 71st of 390 and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is 19th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).