Glendene School vs Kelston Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students
| Measure | Glendene School Glendene, Auckland | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 390 | #83 of 101 |
| National rank | #1304 of 1,559 | #293 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 125 | 807 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 505 |
| Total roll | 125 | 807 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | 22.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 73.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 35.2% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 52.8% | 72.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Glendene | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | wwww.glendene.school.nz | www.kbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 30.9).
- •Glendene School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 505).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll size (807 vs 125).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.3% vs -32.1%).
- •Kelston Boys' High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 125.
- •Glendene School 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 Glendene School better than Kelston Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Boys' High School ranks higher (41.4 vs 30.9 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 Glendene School and Kelston Boys' High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendene and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendene School: 491. Kelston Boys' High School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendene School and Kelston Boys' High School rank in Auckland?
Glendene School is 349th of 390 and Kelston Boys' High School is 83rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).