Chelsea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Birkenhead, Auckland 0626 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#70 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#115 of 1,559 nationally
About Chelsea School
Chelsea School is a state contributing located in Birkenhead, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 401 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 70th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.5%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 1.5%.
There are 4 schools in Birkenhead; Chelsea School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)352
- Roll size (10%)401
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chelsea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 352
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 401
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Chelsea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Chelsea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 1.5 km away
Birkenhead School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
471 students · 1.6 km away
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.6 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 1.8 km away
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 2.0 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Birkdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
232 students · 2.3 km away
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students · 2.5 km away
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 2.9 km away
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 2.9 km away
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Upper Harbour Primary School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students
Hauraki School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students
Cornwall Park District School
Greenlane · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chelsea School a good school?
Chelsea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #70 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chelsea School rank in Auckland?
Chelsea School ranks #70 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #115 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Chelsea School?
Chelsea School had 401 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Chelsea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chelsea School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Chelsea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chelsea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.