Kelson School vs Taita Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students
| Measure | Kelson School Kelson, Wellington | Taita Central School Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 176 | #167 of 176 |
| National rank | #144 of 1,559 | #1400 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 278 | 118 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 504 |
| Total roll | 278 | 118 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 39% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 55.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelson | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kelson.school.nz | www.taitacentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 26.8).
- •Kelson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 504).
- •Kelson School does better on roll size (278 vs 118).
- •Kelson School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -27.7%).
- •Kelson School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 118.
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 Taita Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelson School ranks higher (80.0 vs 26.8 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 Taita Central School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kelson and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelson School: 386. Taita Central School: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelson School and Taita Central School rank in Wellington?
Kelson School is 16th of 176 and Taita Central School is 167th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).