Schools in Ellerslie
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Ellerslie, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Ellerslie ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory52ERO review72 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing96Trajectory40ERO review81 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Academic92Outcomes20Retention96Wellbeing91Trajectory27ERO review74
What the record says about Ellerslie schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is a contributing primary school in Auckland with a roll of 400 students. A board assurance review in June 2023 confirmed the board's attestation to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of August 2022, with board administration and curriculum confirmed as compliant. No composite score was assigned in this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Ellerslie School
Ellerslie School is a full primary serving 812 students in Ellerslie, Auckland. A board assurance review in April 2024 found the school met regulatory, legislative, board administration, and curriculum requirements as of March 2023. No composite score was available.
Full source-linked profile →Michael Park School
Michael Park School's 2023 ERO review found that special character values emphasizing inclusion and respect are highly evident throughout the school. Students report strong connection and belonging, with many whānau maintaining long associations with the school. Leadership demonstrates ongoing commitment to the school's principles, and teachers know students well and respond to their individual strengths and abilities. Composite score: 74.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ellerslie schools
What schools are in Ellerslie?
Ellerslie, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Michael Park School, Ellerslie School, St Mary's School (Ellerslie). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ellerslie?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Mary's School (Ellerslie) ranks highest among Ellerslie schools (77/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ellerslie?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Ellerslie does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Ellerslie address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ellerslie schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).