Edmund Hillary School vs Kelvin Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 477 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
Kelvin Road School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
562 students
| Measure | Edmund Hillary School Papakura, Auckland | Kelvin Road School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 390 | #334 of 390 |
| National rank | #1494 of 1,559 | #1234 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 194 | 562 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 539 |
| Total roll | 194 | 562 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.2% | 25.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.4% | 55.9% |
| Pacific students | 51.5% | 41.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | – | www.krs.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelvin Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.1 vs 21.3).
- •Edmund Hillary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 539).
- •Kelvin Road School does better on roll size (562 vs 194).
- •Kelvin Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs -6.2%).
- •Kelvin Road School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 194.
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 Edmund Hillary School better than Kelvin Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelvin Road School ranks higher (34.1 vs 21.3 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 Edmund Hillary School and Kelvin Road School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edmund Hillary School: 528. Kelvin Road School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edmund Hillary School and Kelvin Road School rank in Auckland?
Edmund Hillary School is 386th of 390 and Kelvin Road School is 334th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).