Green Bay High School vs Kelston Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Bay High School
Green Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,960 students
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
| Measure | Green Bay High School Green Bay, Auckland | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 101 | #78 of 101 |
| National rank | #78 of 486 | #260 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,960 | 584 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 507 |
| Total roll | 1,960 | 584 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.4% | 82% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.2% | 71.2% |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 58.7% |
| International students | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Green Bay | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greenbayhigh.school.nz | www.kelstongirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Green Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.6 vs 46.8).
- •Green Bay High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 507).
- •Green Bay High School does better on roll size (1,960 vs 584).
- •Green Bay High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs 24.2%).
- •Green Bay High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (85.4% vs 82%).
- •Green Bay High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 584.
- •Green Bay High 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 Green Bay High School better than Kelston Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Green Bay High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 46.8 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 Green Bay High School and Kelston Girls' College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Green Bay and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Green Bay High School: 430. Kelston Girls' College: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Green Bay High School and Kelston Girls' College rank in Auckland?
Green Bay High School is 39th of 101 and Kelston Girls' College is 78th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).