Kelson School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelson, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#16 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#144 of 1,559 nationally
About Kelson School
Kelson School is a state contributing located in Kelson, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 16th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.1%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)386
- Roll size (10%)278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Kelson School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 386
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 278
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- 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 Kelson School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.3 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 1.6 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.8 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 1.8 km away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.9 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.9 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 2.0 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 2.1 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 2.4 km away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelson School a good school?
Kelson School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Kelson School rank in Wellington?
Kelson School ranks #16 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #144 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelson School?
Kelson School had 278 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Kelson School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelson School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.