Hira School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Nelson, Nelson 7071 · Nelson City
About Hira School
Hira School is a state contributing located in Nelson, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 44 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 14 schools in Nelson; Hira School ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)44
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-43%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hira School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 44
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -43%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hira School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hira School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Clifton Terrace School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
280 students · 6.1 km away
Maitai School
Nelson · State special school
58 students · 11 km away
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Nelson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 11 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Nelson · State teen parent unit
· 11 km away
Auckland Point School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 11 km away
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students · 12 km away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
96 students · 12 km away
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students · 12 km away
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students
Enner Glynn School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hira School a good school?
Hira School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hira School rank in Nelson?
Hira School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Hira School?
Hira School had 44 students in 2026, a change of -43% over five years.
Is Hira School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hira School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hira School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hira School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.