Kelston Intermediate vs Koru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 14 km 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
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
| Measure | Kelston Intermediate Kelston, Auckland | Koru School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 390 | #345 of 390 |
| National rank | #1062 of 1,559 | #1285 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 405 | 473 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 504 |
| Total roll | 405 | 473 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | -15.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 64.7% | 81.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelston | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstonint.school.nz | www.koru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.9 vs 31.7).
- •Koru School does better on roll size (473 vs 405).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -15.7%).
- •Koru School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 405.
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 Koru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Intermediate ranks higher (41.9 vs 31.7 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 Koru School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Kelston and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Intermediate: 504. Koru School: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Intermediate and Koru School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Intermediate is 289th of 390 and Koru School is 345th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).