Avalon School vs Kelson School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Avalon School Avalon, Wellington | Kelson School Kelson, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #148 of 176 | #16 of 176 |
| National rank | #1240 of 1,559 | #144 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 225 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 386 |
| Total roll | 225 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.7% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 36% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avalon | Kelson |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.avalon.school.nz | www.kelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 34.0).
- •Kelson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 487).
- •Kelson School does better on roll size (278 vs 225).
- •Kelson School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -6.1%).
- •Kelson School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 225.
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 Avalon School better than Kelson School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelson School ranks higher (80.0 vs 34.0 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 Avalon School and Kelson School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Avalon and Kelson in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avalon School: 487. Kelson School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avalon School and Kelson School rank in Wellington?
Avalon School is 148th of 176 and Kelson School is 16th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).