Glen Eden School vs Kelston Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
| Measure | Glen Eden School Glen Eden, Auckland | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 390 | #78 of 101 |
| National rank | #1069 of 1,559 | #260 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 312 | 584 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 507 |
| Total roll | 312 | 584 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 82% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 71.2% |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 38.8% | 58.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Glen Eden | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.geps.school.nz | www.kelstongirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.8 vs 41.6).
- •Glen Eden School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 507).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on roll size (584 vs 312).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs -1.2%).
- •Kelston Girls' College is the larger school with 584 students compared with 312.
- •Glen Eden School is co-educational and Kelston Girls' College is girls.
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 Glen Eden School better than Kelston Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Girls' College ranks higher (46.8 vs 41.6 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 Glen Eden School and Kelston Girls' College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Eden and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Eden School: 469. Kelston Girls' College: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Eden School and Kelston Girls' College rank in Auckland?
Glen Eden School is 291st of 390 and Kelston Girls' College is 78th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).