Kelston Girls' College vs Kelston Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students
| Measure | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn, Auckland | Kelston Intermediate Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 101 | #289 of 390 |
| National rank | #260 of 486 | #1062 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 584 | 405 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 504 |
| Total roll | 584 | 405 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.2% | 18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.2% | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 29.6% |
| Pacific students | 58.7% | 64.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstongirls.school.nz | www.kelstonint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.8 vs 41.9).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 507).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on roll size (584 vs 405).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs 18.7%).
- •Kelston Girls' College is the larger school with 584 students compared with 405.
- •Kelston Girls' College is girls and Kelston Intermediate is co-educational.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelston Girls' College better than Kelston Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Girls' College ranks higher (46.8 vs 41.9 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 Kelston Girls' College and Kelston Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Girls' College: 507. Kelston Intermediate: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Girls' College and Kelston Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Kelston Girls' College is 78th of 101 and Kelston Intermediate is 289th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).