Kelston Boys' High School vs St Leonards Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 367 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
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
| Measure | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn, Auckland | St Leonards Road School Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 101 | #309 of 390 |
| National rank | #293 of 486 | #1137 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 807 | 443 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 481 |
| Total roll | 807 | 443 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.3% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.3% | – |
| Māori students | 24% | 25.7% |
| Pacific students | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kbhs.school.nz | www.stleonards.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 38.8).
- •St Leonards Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 505).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll size (807 vs 443).
- •Kelston Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.3% vs -3.7%).
- •Kelston Boys' High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 443.
- •Kelston Boys' High School is boys and St Leonards Road 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 St Leonards Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Boys' High School ranks higher (41.4 vs 38.8 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 Kelston Boys' High School and St Leonards Road School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between New Lynn and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Boys' High School: 505. St Leonards Road School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Boys' High School and St Leonards Road School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Boys' High School is 83rd of 101 and St Leonards Road School is 309th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).