Schools in Kelston
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 3 schools in and around Kelston, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 2 primary, 1 intermediate. Kelston School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kelston ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review78 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing77Trajectory45ERO review85 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing37Trajectory73ERO review83
What the record says about Kelston schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kelston School
Kelston School's 2023 ERO review found well-established school-wide leadership for teaching and learning, with inclusive and safe learning spaces supported by school values. Kaiako demonstrate sustainable high levels of professional capability and accountability, and ākonga are engaged and supportive of each other's learning. The school has a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →St Leonards Road School
St Leonards Road School is a contributing primary school in Kelston, Auckland. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all domains as of May 2023, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the April 2024 board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Kelston Intermediate
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kelston schools
What schools are in Kelston?
Kelston, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 intermediate): Kelston Intermediate, Kelston School, St Leonards Road School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kelston?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kelston School ranks highest among Kelston schools (76/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kelston?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Kelston does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Kelston address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kelston schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).