Kelston Boys' High School

SecondarySingle Sex - BoysYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
Archibald Road, Kelston, Auckland
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791 students
Large school
505
Equity Index · Elevated Needs
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Kelston Boys' High School in brief

Kelston Boys' High School is a large state boys' secondary school (Year 9–13) in Kelston, Auckland, with 791 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 505 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1954.

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Kelston Boys' High School

Archibald Road, Kelston, Auckland

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How enrolment at Kelston Boys' High School works

  • Kelston Boys' High School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Large school
  • School website: kbhs.school.nz

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Does Kelston Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Kelston Boys' High School teach?
Kelston Boys' High School teaches Year 9–13.
What is Kelston Boys' High School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 505. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 791 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is March 2024.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
Some students taught in a Pacific language
Opened
1954
Principal
Steve Cole (Acting)
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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