Belmont School (Lower Hutt) vs Kelson School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Belmont, Wellington | Kelson School Kelson, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #66 of 176 | #16 of 176 |
| National rank | #362 of 1,559 | #144 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 315 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 386 |
| Total roll | 315 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Kelson |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz | www.kelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 71.2).
- •Kelson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 398).
- •Belmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (315 vs 278).
- •Kelson School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -18.1%).
- •Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 315 students compared with 278.
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 Belmont School (Lower Hutt) better than Kelson School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelson School ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.2 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 Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Kelson School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Kelson in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt): 398. Kelson School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Kelson School rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is 66th of 176 and Kelson School is 16th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).