Overview
Kelston Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in New Lynn, Auckland. It is a boys school school. The school has 852 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 505 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhau Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0640
MoE School ID83
Student Demographics
Total Roll852
European/Pakeha21%
Maori25.5%
Pacific71.8%
Asian15.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI505
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)