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Chelsea School

Auckland · Auckland Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Chelsea School

Chelsea School is a co-educational contributing school in Auckland, within the Auckland Region, operating in the state sector, with 401 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 352. The school has been open since 1981.

With 401 students on roll, Chelsea School is a large school — larger than about 73% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 352, which is well below the national average of 463. A lower Equity Index signals less socio-economic need in the school's community than the national norm. The gap of 111 points is substantial enough to matter when comparing schools.

The largest group is European at 56.6%, with a meaningful Asian community at 32.5% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.18 (low isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 256 · 56.6%
Pasifika 13 · 2.9%
Asian 147 · 32.5%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 29 · 6.4%
Other 1 · 0.2%
International 6 · 1.3%

Total roll recorded: 401 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

401Students on rollLarger than 73% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
352Equity IndexBelow national mean of 463
1.04Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.18Isolation indexlow isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Auckland Region
Auckland 36.8163° S · 174.7076° E
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School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingMajor urban area
  • Territorial authorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
  • Education regionTāmaki Herenga Tāngata
  • Regional councilAuckland Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryYes — students start in cohorts
  • DonationsDonations may be requested
  • Opened1981
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