Fruitvale Road School vs Kelston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Road School New Lynn, Auckland | Kelston School Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 390 | #317 of 390 |
| National rank | #462 of 1,559 | #1165 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 349 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 479 |
| Total roll | 349 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 29.5% | 42.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.fruitvale.school.nz | www.kelstonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.8 vs 37.1).
- •Fruitvale Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 479).
- •Fruitvale Road School does better on roll size (349 vs 311).
- •Fruitvale Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -10%).
- •Fruitvale Road School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 311.
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 Fruitvale Road School better than Kelston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fruitvale Road School ranks higher (66.8 vs 37.1 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 Fruitvale Road School and Kelston School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fruitvale Road School: 440. Kelston School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fruitvale Road School and Kelston School rank in Auckland?
Fruitvale Road School is 195th of 390 and Kelston School is 317th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).