Top 14 primary schools in Nelson (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 14 schools shown.
- 172St Joseph's School (Nelson)Nelson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 376 students
- 269Clifton Terrace SchoolNelson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 280 students
- 365Hampden Street SchoolNelson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 451 students
- 463Nelson Central SchoolNelson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 380 students
- 562Enner Glynn SchoolStoke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 329 students
- 661Nelson Christian AcademyStoke · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 316 students
- 754Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary SchoolNelson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 366 students
- 850Nelson IntermediateNelson · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 454 · 415 students
- 949Tahunanui SchoolTahunanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 278 students
- 1047Birchwood SchoolStoke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 251 students
- 1146Nayland Primary SchoolStoke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 389 students
- 1243Broadgreen IntermediateStoke · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 490 students
- 1335Stoke SchoolStoke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 199 students
- 1427Auckland Point SchoolNelson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 501 · 85 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Nelson) Nelson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.6 Top 25% | 401 | 376 |
| 2 | Clifton Terrace School Nelson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.5 Top 25% | 406 | 280 |
| 3 | Hampden Street School Nelson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.7 Top 50% | 424 | 451 |
| 4 | Nelson Central School Nelson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.3 Top 50% | 425 | 380 |
| 5 | Enner Glynn School Stoke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.3 Top 50% | 425 | 329 |
| 6 | Nelson Christian Academy Stoke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.4 Top 50% | 449 | 316 |
| 7 | Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School Nelson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.8 Top 50% | 469 | 366 |
| 8 | Nelson Intermediate Nelson · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 49.7 Top 50% | 454 | 415 |
| 9 | Tahunanui School Tahunanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.4 Top 50% | 474 | 278 |
| 10 | Birchwood School Stoke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.7 Lower 50% | 456 | 251 |
| 11 | Nayland Primary School Stoke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 462 | 389 |
| 12 | Broadgreen Intermediate Stoke · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 43.4 Lower 50% | 471 | 490 |
| 13 | Stoke School Stoke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.8 Lower 50% | 484 | 199 |
| 14 | Auckland Point School Nelson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.1 Lower 50% | 501 | 85 |
St Joseph's School (Nelson) in Nelson leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Nelson with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6. Of the 14 schools shown, 12 are state, 2 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Nelson?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) in Nelson ranks first among primary schools in Nelson with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 401).
How are primary schools in Nelson ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.