Glen Eden School vs Kelston Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 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 Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students
| Measure | Glen Eden School Glen Eden, Auckland | Kelston Intermediate Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 390 | #289 of 390 |
| National rank | #1069 of 1,559 | #1062 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 312 | 405 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 504 |
| Total roll | 312 | 405 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | 18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 29.6% |
| Pacific students | 38.8% | 64.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glen Eden | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.geps.school.nz | www.kelstonint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (41.6 vs 41.9).
- •Glen Eden School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 504).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll size (405 vs 312).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -1.2%).
- •Kelston Intermediate is the larger school with 405 students compared with 312.
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 Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Eden School and Kelston Intermediate?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glen Eden and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Eden School: 469. Kelston Intermediate: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Eden School and Kelston Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Glen Eden School is 291st of 390 and Kelston Intermediate is 289th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).