Kelston Intermediate
12C Vanguard Road, Kelston · Auckland — North
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,412 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Kelston Intermediate . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Kelston Intermediate has a composite score of 83. The school's recent ERO review found that most learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics, with some making accelerated progress. Senior leaders promote collaboration and staff use research-based practices to improve outcomes, while students engage effectively with the T.A.U.M.A.T.A learning framework. However, the school is not currently meeting Ministry of Education attendance targets, and a limited statutory manager is actively supporting the school.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Kelston looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Kelston Intermediate a good school?
Kelston Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Senior leaders rationalise the pace of change and promote trust and collaboration for staff, students and whānau
- Leaders and teachers use research about responsive practices to improve student outcomes
- Students successfully use the T.A.U.M.A.T.A programme, an effective framework that promotes ownership of learning
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 34.0/1k · suspensions 4.0/1k · exclusions 4.2/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+18.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2024-08 · top quartile of band (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-23 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The majority of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics
- Some learners make accelerated progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Attendance information shows that the school is not yet meeting the Ministry of Education's targets for student attendance
- Students have a strong sense of belonging and are confident in their identity, language, and culture
- Bilingual pathways and Te Korowai o Kerehana support valuing learner identity and cultures and promotes student engagement
"Senior leaders rationalise the pace of change and the school's improvement journey that promotes trust and collaboration for staff, students and whānau."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
34.0
21 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.0
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.2
2 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$3.88M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,228
2018
$2.7M
2019
$3.0M
2020
$4.3M
2021
$3.3M
2022
$3.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 204
- Year 08 228
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 62.1%
- Māori 26.7%
- Asian 20.5%
- European/Pākehā 15.2%
- Other / MELAA 4.5%
Location
12C Vanguard Road, Kelston. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kelston Intermediate.
St Leonards Road School
Contributing · 0.2km · 464 roll
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Kelston Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.3km · 790 roll
53
-11 vs this
Kelston School
Contributing · 0.7km · 329 roll
76
+12 vs this
Kelston Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 596 roll
63
-1 vs this
Glendene School
Contributing · 1.4km · 123 roll
62
-2 vs this
Glen Eden School
Contributing · 1.6km · 337 roll
62
-2 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Kelston Intermediate a good school?
Kelston Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-08 review identified 6 key findings. The majority of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Kelston Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 09-8185544, email office@kelstonint.school.nz, or visit www.kelstonint.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Kelston Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kelston Intermediate has 420 students, with an EQI of 504 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kelston Intermediate in 2024-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz