Kelson School vs Newlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
| Measure | Kelson School Kelson, Wellington | Newlands School Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #16 of 176 | #4 of 176 |
| National rank | #144 of 1,559 | #53 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 278 | 320 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 386 |
| Total roll | 278 | 320 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelson | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kelson.school.nz | www.newlandsprimary.school.nz/Home/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.7 vs 80.0).
- •Newlands School does better on roll size (320 vs 278).
- •Newlands School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.2% vs 0%).
- •Newlands School is the larger school with 320 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 Kelson School better than Newlands School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands School ranks higher (85.7 vs 80.0 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 Kelson School and Newlands School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Kelson and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelson School: 386. Newlands School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelson School and Newlands School rank in Wellington?
Kelson School is 16th of 176 and Newlands School is 4th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).