Avondale College vs Kelston Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students
| Measure | Avondale College Avondale, Auckland | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #83 of 101 |
| National rank | #139 of 486 | #293 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,813 | 807 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 505 |
| Total roll | 2,813 | 807 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | 22.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | 73.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.3% | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 25.7% | 72.9% |
| International students | 5% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avcol.school.nz | www.kbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Avondale College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.7 vs 41.4).
- •Avondale College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 505).
- •Avondale College does better on roll size (2,813 vs 807).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.3% vs -0.9%).
- •Avondale College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (85.3% vs 73.2%).
- •Avondale College is the larger school with 2,813 students compared with 807.
- •Avondale College is co-educational and Kelston Boys' High School is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale College better than Kelston Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avondale College ranks higher (64.7 vs 41.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale College and Kelston Boys' High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Avondale and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale College: 439. Kelston Boys' High School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale College and Kelston Boys' High School rank in Auckland?
Avondale College is 48th of 101 and Kelston Boys' High School is 83rd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).