St Paul's School (Richmond)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Richmond, Tasman 7050 · Tasman District
#1 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#106 of 1,559 nationally
About St Paul's School (Richmond)
St Paul's School (Richmond) is a state integrated full primary located in Richmond, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 365 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 1st of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (75th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0.5%.
There are 7 schools in Richmond; St Paul's School (Richmond) ranks 1st of 6 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%)404
- Roll size (10%)365
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.6%
- 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 Paul's School (Richmond) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 404
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 365
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 St Paul's School (Richmond) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Paul's School (Richmond)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond · State special school
10 students · 64 m away
Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students · 172 m away
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 179 m away
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 367 m away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 522 m away
Garin College
Richmond · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
635 students · 880 m away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students · 1.1 km away
Stoke School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 3.8 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 4.0 km away
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is St Paul's School (Richmond) a good school?
St Paul's School (Richmond) has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 St Paul's School (Richmond) rank in Tasman?
St Paul's School (Richmond) ranks #1 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #106 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Paul's School (Richmond)?
St Paul's School (Richmond) had 365 students in 2026, a change of +32% over five years.
Is St Paul's School (Richmond) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Paul's School (Richmond) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Paul's School (Richmond)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Paul's School (Richmond); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.