Kelson School vs Maranatha Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelson School
Kelson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
278 students
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
158 students
| Measure | Kelson School Kelson, Wellington | Maranatha Christian School Belmont, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #16 of 176 | #54 of 176 |
| National rank | #144 of 1,559 | #297 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 278 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 403 |
| Total roll | 278 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.1% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelson | Belmont |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kelson.school.nz | www.maranatha.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKelson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 74.1).
- โขKelson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 403).
- โขKelson School does better on roll size (278 vs 158).
- โขMaranatha Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.3% vs 0%).
- โขKelson School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 158.
- โขKelson School is a state school while Maranatha Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kelson School better than Maranatha Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelson School ranks higher (80.0 vs 74.1 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 Kelson School and Maranatha Christian School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kelson and Belmont in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelson School: 386. Maranatha Christian School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelson School and Maranatha Christian School rank in Wellington?
Kelson School is 16th of 176 and Maranatha Christian School is 54th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).