Kelston Boys' High School vs Kelston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 536 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston Boys' High School
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
807 students
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
| Measure | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn, Auckland | Kelston School Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 101 | #317 of 390 |
| National rank | #293 of 486 | #1165 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 807 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 479 |
| Total roll | 807 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.3% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.3% | – |
| Māori students | 24% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 72.9% | 42.4% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kbhs.school.nz | www.kelstonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 37.1).
- •Kelston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 505).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll size (807 vs 311).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.3% vs -10%).
- •Kelston Boys' High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 311.
- •Kelston Boys' High School is boys and Kelston School is co-educational.
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 Kelston Boys' High School better than Kelston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Boys' High School ranks higher (41.4 vs 37.1 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 Kelston Boys' High School and Kelston School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between New Lynn and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Boys' High School: 505. Kelston School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Boys' High School and Kelston School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Boys' High School is 83rd of 101 and Kelston School is 317th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).