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Chelsea School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Birkenhead, Auckland, with 384 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll384at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic352fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Chelsea School, Ministry school number 1244 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

384students

Chelsea School had 384 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 24263%
Asian 14137%
MELAA 277%
Māori 267%
Pacific 133%
International <5
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 384 students on the roll, so they sum to about 118%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

352EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 352

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Chelsea School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1244
AddressOnetaunga Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Territorial authorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1981-06-02

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Kauri Park School ContributingYears 1–6 357 1.5 km
Birkenhead School ContributingYears 1–6 457 1.6 km
Verran Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 214 1.6 km
Birkdale Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 195 1.8 km
Birkenhead College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 475 2.0 km
Birkdale Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 233 2.3 km
Northcote College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,603 2.5 km
Beach Haven School ContributingYears 1–6 420 2.9 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Chelsea School cover?

Chelsea School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Chelsea School?

384 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Chelsea School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Chelsea School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Chelsea School a state school?

Chelsea School is a state school.

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