Kelston School vs Papatoetoe South School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston School
Kelston ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
311 students
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
603 students
| Measure | Kelston School Kelston, Auckland | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 390 | #247 of 390 |
| National rank | #1165 of 1,559 | #836 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 311 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 480 |
| Total roll | 311 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 68.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelston | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstonprimary.school.nz | www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPapatoetoe South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.6 vs 37.1).
- โขKelston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 480).
- โขPapatoetoe South School does better on roll size (603 vs 311).
- โขPapatoetoe South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -10%).
- โขPapatoetoe South School is the larger school with 603 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 School better than Papatoetoe South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe South School ranks higher (51.6 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 School and Papatoetoe South School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Kelston and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston School: 479. Papatoetoe South School: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston School and Papatoetoe South School rank in Auckland?
Kelston School is 317th of 390 and Papatoetoe South School is 247th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).