Kelston Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelston, Auckland 0602 · Whau Local Board Area
#289 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#1062 of 1,559 nationally
About Kelston Intermediate
Kelston Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Kelston, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 405 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 289th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.6%; pacific students 64.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Kelston; Kelston Intermediate ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)504
- Roll size (10%)405
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.7%
- 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 Kelston Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 405
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 64.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kelston Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelston Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 173 m away
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students · 296 m away
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students · 664 m away
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students · 1.2 km away
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.4 km away
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students · 1.6 km away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 1.9 km away
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students · 2.0 km away
Arohanui Special School
Te Atatu · State special school
278 students · 2.1 km away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
596 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Homai School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Mangere Central School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelston Intermediate a good school?
Kelston Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #289 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 Kelston Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Kelston Intermediate ranks #289 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #1062 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelston Intermediate?
Kelston Intermediate had 405 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Kelston Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelston Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelston Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelston Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.