Kelvin Road School vs Redhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Road School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
562 students
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students
| Measure | Kelvin Road School Papakura, Auckland | Redhill School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 390 | #364 of 390 |
| National rank | #1234 of 1,559 | #1378 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 562 | 211 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 535 |
| Total roll | 562 | 211 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.2% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 55.9% | 57.3% |
| Pacific students | 41.6% | 42.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.krs.ac.nz | www.redhill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelvin Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.1 vs 27.7).
- •Redhill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 539).
- •Kelvin Road School does better on roll size (562 vs 211).
- •Kelvin Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs 2.8%).
- •Kelvin Road School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 211.
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 Kelvin Road School better than Redhill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelvin Road School ranks higher (34.1 vs 27.7 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 Kelvin Road School and Redhill School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelvin Road School: 539. Redhill School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelvin Road School and Redhill School rank in Auckland?
Kelvin Road School is 334th of 390 and Redhill School is 364th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).