Kelston Intermediate vs Kelston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 664 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
| Measure | Kelston Intermediate Kelston, Auckland | Kelston School Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 390 | #317 of 390 |
| National rank | #1062 of 1,559 | #1165 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 405 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 479 |
| Total roll | 405 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.6% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 64.7% | 42.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelston | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstonint.school.nz | www.kelstonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.9 vs 37.1).
- •Kelston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 504).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll size (405 vs 311).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -10%).
- •Kelston Intermediate is the larger school with 405 students compared with 311.
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 Intermediate better than Kelston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Intermediate ranks higher (41.9 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 Intermediate and Kelston School?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Kelston and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Intermediate: 504. Kelston School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Intermediate and Kelston School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Intermediate is 289th of 390 and Kelston School is 317th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).