Nelson Christian Academy
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stoke, Nelson 7011 · Nelson City
#6 of 14 full primary schools in Nelson
#599 of 1,559 nationally
About Nelson Christian Academy
Nelson Christian Academy is a state integrated full primary located in Stoke, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 316 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 6th of 14 ranked full primary schools in Nelson. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.6%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Stoke; Nelson Christian Academy ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)449
- Roll size (10%)316
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28%
- 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 Nelson Christian Academy by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 316
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Nelson Christian Academy has changed over time.
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Schools near Nelson Christian Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Stoke School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 1.1 km away
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 1.4 km away
Enner Glynn School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 1.5 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Stoke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
490 students · 1.5 km away
Nayland College
Stoke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,270 students · 1.6 km away
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students · 2.0 km away
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 3.3 km away
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 3.6 km away
Garin College
Richmond · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
635 students · 3.9 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Christian Academy a good school?
Nelson Christian Academy has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 of 14 in Nelson. 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 Nelson Christian Academy rank in Nelson?
Nelson Christian Academy ranks #6 of 14 full primary schools in Nelson and #599 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Nelson Christian Academy?
Nelson Christian Academy had 316 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is Nelson Christian Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson Christian Academy is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Nelson Christian Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Christian Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.