We welcome enrolment enquiries across all year levels (Y1-8).
Whānau can submit an application at any time using our online application form. Applications are reviewed in accordance with our Enrolment Scheme, available spaces, and special character requirements.
If you would like to learn more about our school before applying, we encourage you to attend an Open Day or Expression of Interest Tour. All other enquiries can be directed to our enrolment offices at enrolments@elimhenderson.school.nz
Applications are currently being accepted for:
2027 School Year
- Applications opened on 1 February 2026
- Priority processing closes on 31 July 2026
- Applications received before this date will be included in the initial review process
2026 New Entrants
- Applications remain open for children turning five between 1 July and 1 December 2026
For enquiries regarding any other 2026 year level entry, please contact the Enrolments Team. Please note Elim Christian College Henderson has an enrolment scheme where the priorities for enrolment will be worked through from Priority 1. The Integration Agreement permits the school to have only 5% of its students as non-preferential.
Preference Enrolment
Preference enrolment is given to students whose parents are regular and active attendees of an Elim church or have established a particular or general connection with the school’s special character. The special character is defined in the Integration Agreement with Elim Proprietors Trust, the Proprietor of the school, and is the Christian beliefs, values and lifestyles as held by Elim Christian Centre. A copy of the school’s special character statement is available on request. The enrolment scheme and applications for enrolment of preferential students will be determined by the Proprietor.
Non-preference Enrolment
Non-preference enrolment is given to children whose parents do not have a connection with the special character of Elim Proprietors Trust. Based on our current capacity and the 5% cap on non-preference students, non-preference spaces are not likely until next year.
Non-preference Criteria
Parents accept that their child/ren will be attending a school of Christian character and that their place in the school is conditional on their participation in the daily life of the school.
Parents accept that they will be required to pay attendance dues as set by the Proprietor and these are not voluntary. These are listed below.
Non-Preference enrolment selection criteria that apply: (refer to the draft enrollment scheme)
- Siblings of non-preference students currently attending
- Siblings of former non-preference students
- Non-preference students coming from another Christian school
- All other applicants who want to participate in the Christian character of Elim Christian College.
Non-preference students who cannot enroll immediately may choose to be placed on a waiting list.
Students on this list are wait listed by date and number and will be contacted if places become available.
Waiting List
If the school is within 10 spaces of its roll cap; a waiting list will be used to ensure we do not breach our roll cap.
Students with Disabilities
If a parent wishes to enrol a child with disabilities, the school may need to obtain appropriate resources from the Ministry of Education to accommodate the child.