Nelson College For Girls
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Nelson, Nelson 7040 · Nelson City
#1 of 4 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson
#131 of 486 nationally
About Nelson College For Girls
Nelson College For Girls is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Nelson, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 956 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 1st of 4 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson. Its strongest component is roll size (74th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 4.1%.
There are 14 schools in Nelson; Nelson College For Girls ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)956
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)82.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)62.6%
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 College For Girls 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
- 956
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 82.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 62.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Nelson College For Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Nelson College For Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Nelson College For Girls has changed over time.
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Schools near Nelson College For Girls
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
96 students · 22 m away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Nelson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 394 m away
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students · 540 m away
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students · 779 m away
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students · 940 m away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students · 949 m away
Maitai School
Nelson · State special school
58 students · 990 m away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 1.3 km away
Auckland Point School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 1.3 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Nelson · State teen parent unit
· 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson College For Girls a good school?
Nelson College For Girls has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 4 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 College For Girls rank in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls ranks #1 of 4 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson and #131 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Nelson College For Girls?
Nelson College For Girls had 956 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Nelson College For Girls a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson College For Girls is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Nelson College For Girls?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson College For Girls; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.