Top 3 state integrated schools in Nelson (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 3 schools shown.
- 172St Joseph's School (Nelson)Nelson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 376 students
- 265Garin CollegeRichmond · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 429 · 635 students
- 361Nelson Christian AcademyStoke · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 316 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 | Garin College Richmond · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 65.3 Top 50% | 429 | 635 |
| 3 | Nelson Christian Academy Stoke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.4 Top 50% | 449 | 316 |
St Joseph's School (Nelson) in Nelson leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Nelson with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6. Of the 3 schools shown, 3 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 integrated school in Nelson?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) in Nelson ranks first among state integrated schools in Nelson with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 401).
How are state integrated 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.