Kelston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelston, Auckland 0602 · Whau Local Board Area
#317 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1165 of 1,559 nationally
About Kelston School
Kelston School is a state contributing located in Kelston, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 311 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 317th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.6%; pacific students 42.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Kelston; Kelston School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)311
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10%
- 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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 311
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 42.4%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students · 520 m away
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students · 536 m away
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 563 m away
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students · 664 m away
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students · 1.3 km away
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students · 1.4 km away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 1.5 km away
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.9 km away
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 2.1 km away
Oaklynn Special School
New Lynn · State special school
232 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelston School a good school?
Kelston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #317 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 School rank in Auckland?
Kelston School ranks #317 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1165 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelston School?
Kelston School had 311 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Kelston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelston School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelston School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.