Schools in Richmond, Tasman (2026)
7 schools · 3,549 students · 6 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 451.
Ranked schools in Richmond
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Tasman.
- 181St Paul's School (Richmond)Richmond · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 365 students
- 263Henley School (Nelson)Richmond · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 506 students
- 362Richmond School (Nelson)Richmond · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 523 students
- 453Waimea IntermediateRichmond · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 560 students
- 551Waimea CollegeRichmond · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 1,535 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's School (Richmond) Richmond · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 81.4 Top 10% | 404 | 365 |
| 2 | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.6 Top 50% | 430 | 506 |
| 3 | Richmond School (Nelson) Richmond · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 455 | 523 |
| 4 | Waimea Intermediate Richmond · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 52.6 Top 50% | 451 | 560 |
| 5 | Waimea College Richmond · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 447 | 1,535 |
Other schools in Richmond
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Richmond?
St Paul's School (Richmond) is the highest-ranked school in Richmond with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 7 schools (1 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite, 1 special school) educating 3,549 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Richmond?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Richmond is 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.