Kelvin Road School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2110 · Papakura Local Board Area
#334 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1234 of 1,559 nationally
About Kelvin Road School
Kelvin Road School is a state contributing located in Papakura, in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 562 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 334th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 55.9%; pacific students 41.6%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Kelvin Road School ranks 12th of 18 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%)539
- Roll size (10%)562
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)25.2%
- 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 Kelvin Road School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 562
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 25.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 55.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 41.6%
- 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 Kelvin Road School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelvin Road School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 477 m away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 597 m away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 783 m away
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students · 1.0 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 1.3 km away
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students · 1.3 km away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.5 km away
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students · 2.2 km away
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students
TKKM o Manurewa
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students
Manurewa East School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelvin Road School a good school?
Kelvin Road School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #334 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 Kelvin Road School rank in Auckland?
Kelvin Road School ranks #334 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1234 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelvin Road School?
Kelvin Road School had 562 students in 2026, a change of +25% over five years.
Is Kelvin Road School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelvin Road School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelvin Road School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelvin Road School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.