Top 4 secondary schools by university entrance in Nelson (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (NZ) for context; 4 schools shown.
- 166Nelson College For GirlsNelson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 62.6%
- 261Nayland CollegeStoke · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 57.7%
- 365Garin CollegeRichmond · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 52.7%
- 455Nelson CollegeNelson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 50.5%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson College For Girls Nelson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 62.6% | 66.0 Top 50% | 442 | 956 |
| 2 | Nayland College Stoke · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 57.7% | 60.5 Top 50% | 462 | 1,270 |
| 3 | Garin College Richmond · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 52.7% | 65.3 Top 50% | 429 | 635 |
| 4 | Nelson College Nelson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.5% | 55.3 Top 50% | 441 | 1,009 |
Nelson College For Girls in Nelson leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Nelson with UE 62.6%. Of the 4 schools shown, 3 are state, 1 are state integrated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ue results school in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls in Nelson ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Nelson with UE 62.6% (Equity Index (EQI): 442).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Nelson ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.