Ellerslie school

Ellerslie School was founded in 1877, making it one of the oldest schools in Auckland. It is a Year 1 to Year 8 school.

Ellerslie has a roll of about 500 students, with most students living in the Ellerslie/Greenlane area.

Ellerslie School is in zone for Penrose High School.

The current principal is Mr Magner.

The Intermediate area of the school was upgraded in 2007, and has a multi-purpose technology block.

Sports wise, the school is very strong, and alot of the Intermediate sports teams make it to the Eastern Zones. Particular strengths include soccer, netball, touch and softball.

In 2007, Ellerslie School opened its Senior Playground, adding to the Junior Playground.

Ellerslie School is of close proximity to Ellerslie Shopping Centre.

Ellerslie also has its own After School Care, run by Lorraine Fifita. The EASC (Ellerslie After School Care) takes students from Ellerslie School, St Marys Primary School and sometimes Stanhope, Bailey Road and Sylvia Park Schools.

In 2007, The Year 8 Mathex team won the annual Casio Mathex competition. The Year 7 team did well also.