Iqra School vs Kelston Boys' High School
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.
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students
| Measure | Iqra School New Lynn, Auckland | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #83 of 101 |
| National rank | #69 of 486 | #293 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 268 | 807 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 505 |
| Total roll | 268 | 807 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.3% | 22.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 73.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 0% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 72.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.iqra.school.nz | www.kbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iqra School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 41.4).
- •Iqra School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 505).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll size (807 vs 268).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.3% vs 8.3%).
- •Kelston Boys' High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 268.
- •Iqra School is a state integrated school while Kelston Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Iqra 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 Iqra School better than Kelston Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iqra School ranks higher (76.5 vs 41.4 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 Iqra School and Kelston Boys' High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Iqra School: 409. Kelston Boys' High School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Iqra School and Kelston Boys' High School rank in Auckland?
Iqra School is 35th of 101 and Kelston Boys' High School is 83rd of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).