Nelson Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Nelson, Nelson 7010 · Nelson City
#8 of 14 intermediate schools in Nelson
#873 of 1,559 nationally
About Nelson Intermediate
Nelson Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Nelson, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 415 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 8th of 14 ranked intermediate schools in Nelson. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 0.5%.
There are 14 schools in Nelson; Nelson Intermediate ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)454
- Roll size (10%)415
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.5%
- 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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 454
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 415
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Nelson Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Nelson Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 631 m away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students · 799 m away
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students · 800 m away
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students · 969 m away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
96 students · 1.7 km away
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students · 1.7 km away
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 1.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Nelson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 2.1 km away
Enner Glynn School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 2.1 km away
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Hira School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
Broadgreen Intermediate
Stoke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
490 students
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Intermediate a good school?
Nelson Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Intermediate rank in Nelson?
Nelson Intermediate ranks #8 of 14 intermediate schools in Nelson and #873 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Nelson Intermediate?
Nelson Intermediate had 415 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Nelson Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Nelson Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.