Kelston Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Lynn, Auckland 0640 · Whau Local Board Area
#83 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#293 of 486 nationally
About Kelston Boys' High School
Kelston Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in New Lynn, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 807 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 83rd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24%; pacific students 72.9%; international students 0.5%.
There are 7 schools in New Lynn; Kelston Boys' High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)807
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)73.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)57.3%
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 Kelston Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 807
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 73.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 57.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 24%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 72.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kelston Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kelston Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kelston Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelston Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students · 296 m away
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 367 m away
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students · 536 m away
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students · 1.1 km away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 1.6 km away
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.7 km away
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students · 1.7 km away
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
596 students · 2.0 km away
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
145 students
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelston Boys' High School a good school?
Kelston Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #83 of 101 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 Kelston Boys' High School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Boys' High School ranks #83 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #293 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelston Boys' High School?
Kelston Boys' High School had 807 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Kelston Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelston Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelston Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelston Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.