Richmond School (Nelson)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Richmond, Tasman 7020 · Tasman District
#5 of 22 contributing schools in Tasman
#591 of 1,559 nationally
About Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond School (Nelson) is a state contributing located in Richmond, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 523 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 5th of 22 ranked contributing schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.1%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Richmond; Richmond School (Nelson) ranks 3rd of 6 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%)455
- Roll size (10%)523
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.1%
- 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 Richmond School (Nelson) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 523
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Richmond School (Nelson) has changed over time.
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Schools near Richmond School (Nelson)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 865 m away
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 994 m away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 1.1 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 1.1 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond · State special school
10 students · 1.1 km away
Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students · 1.3 km away
Garin College
Richmond · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
635 students · 2.0 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 3.0 km away
Hope School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students · 4.5 km away
Stoke School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
Central Takaka School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
46 students
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond School (Nelson) a good school?
Richmond School (Nelson) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 22 in Tasman. 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 Richmond School (Nelson) rank in Tasman?
Richmond School (Nelson) ranks #5 of 22 contributing schools in Tasman and #591 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Richmond School (Nelson)?
Richmond School (Nelson) had 523 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Richmond School (Nelson) a primary school or a secondary school?
Richmond School (Nelson) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Richmond School (Nelson)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richmond School (Nelson); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.