Auckland Point School vs Nelson College For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.3 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 College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students
| Measure | Auckland Point School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College For Girls Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | #1 of 4 |
| National rank | #1396 of 1,559 | #131 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 85 | 956 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 442 |
| Total roll | 85 | 956 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.3% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 82.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 62.6% |
| Māori students | 27.1% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 17.6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.aps.school.nz | www.ncg.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson College For Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 27.1).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 501).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on roll size (956 vs 85).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -33.3%).
- •Nelson College For Girls is the larger school with 956 students compared with 85.
- •Auckland Point School is co-educational and Nelson College For Girls is girls.
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 College For Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson College For Girls ranks higher (66.0 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 College For Girls?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Point School: 501. Nelson College For Girls: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Point School and Nelson College For Girls rank in Nelson?
Auckland Point School is 14th of 14 and Nelson College For Girls is 1st of 4 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).