Auckland Point School vs Stoke School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 6.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Point School
Nelson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
85 students
Stoke School
Stoke ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
199 students
| Measure | Auckland Point School Nelson, Nelson | Stoke School Stoke, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | #13 of 14 |
| National rank | #1396 of 1,559 | #1215 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 85 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 484 |
| Total roll | 85 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.3% | -19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.1% | 27.6% |
| Pacific students | 17.6% | 8% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Stoke |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.aps.school.nz | www.stoke.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขStoke School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.8 vs 27.1).
- โขStoke School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 501).
- โขStoke School does better on roll size (199 vs 85).
- โขStoke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.1% vs -33.3%).
- โขStoke School is the larger school with 199 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 Stoke School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stoke School ranks higher (34.8 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 Stoke School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Stoke in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Point School: 501. Stoke School: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Point School and Stoke School rank in Nelson?
Auckland Point School is 14th of 14 and Stoke School is 13th of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).