Auckland Point School vs Clifton Terrace School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Point School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students
Clifton Terrace School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
280 students
| Measure | Auckland Point School Nelson, Nelson | Clifton Terrace School Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | #2 of 14 |
| National rank | #1396 of 1,559 | #426 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 85 | 280 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 406 |
| Total roll | 85 | 280 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.3% | -5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.1% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 17.6% | 1.1% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.aps.school.nz | www.cliftontce.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Clifton Terrace School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 27.1).
- •Clifton Terrace School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 501).
- •Clifton Terrace School does better on roll size (280 vs 85).
- •Clifton Terrace School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.3% vs -33.3%).
- •Clifton Terrace School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 85.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auckland Point School better than Clifton Terrace School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clifton Terrace School ranks higher (68.5 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auckland Point School and Clifton Terrace School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Point School: 501. Clifton Terrace School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Point School and Clifton Terrace School rank in Nelson?
Auckland Point School is 14th of 14 and Clifton Terrace School is 2nd of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).