Kelston School vs St Leonards Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 563 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
| Measure | Kelston School Kelston, Auckland | St Leonards Road School Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 390 | #309 of 390 |
| National rank | #1165 of 1,559 | #1137 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 311 | 443 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 481 |
| Total roll | 311 | 443 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 25.7% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 62.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelston | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstonprimary.school.nz | www.stleonards.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Leonards Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.8 vs 37.1).
- •Kelston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 481).
- •St Leonards Road School does better on roll size (443 vs 311).
- •St Leonards Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -10%).
- •St Leonards Road School is the larger school with 443 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 St Leonards Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Leonards Road School ranks higher (38.8 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 St Leonards Road School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Kelston and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston School: 479. St Leonards Road School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston School and St Leonards Road School rank in Auckland?
Kelston School is 317th of 390 and St Leonards Road School is 309th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).