Auckland Point School vs Nelson Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Nelson Central School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
380 students
| Measure | Auckland Point School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson Central School Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | #4 of 14 |
| National rank | #1396 of 1,559 | #546 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 85 | 380 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 425 |
| Total roll | 85 | 380 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.3% | -15.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.1% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 17.6% | 3.9% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.aps.school.nz | www.nelsoncentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 27.1).
- •Nelson Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 501).
- •Nelson Central School does better on roll size (380 vs 85).
- •Nelson Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.3% vs -33.3%).
- •Nelson Central School is the larger school with 380 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 Nelson Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson Central School ranks higher (63.3 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 Nelson Central School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Point School: 501. Nelson Central School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Point School and Nelson Central School rank in Nelson?
Auckland Point School is 14th of 14 and Nelson Central School is 4th of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).