St Joseph's School (Nelson)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Nelson, Nelson 7010 · Nelson City
#1 of 14 full primary schools in Nelson
#352 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Nelson)
St Joseph's School (Nelson) is a state integrated full primary located in Nelson, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 376 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 1st of 14 ranked full primary schools in Nelson. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.3%; pacific students 7.2%; international students 0%.
There are 14 schools in Nelson; St Joseph's School (Nelson) ranks 1st of 10 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)376
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.6%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Nelson) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 376
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.2%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Nelson) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students · 163 m away
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students · 394 m away
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
96 students · 408 m away
Maitai School
Nelson · State special school
58 students · 678 m away
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students · 1.1 km away
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students · 1.3 km away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students · 1.3 km away
Auckland Point School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 1.4 km away
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Nelson · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Nelson) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 St Joseph's School (Nelson) rank in Nelson?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) ranks #1 of 14 full primary schools in Nelson and #352 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) had 376 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Nelson) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Nelson) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Nelson); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.