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Enner Glynn School vs Nelson Central School

A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEnner Glynn School
Stoke, Nelson
Nelson Central School
Nelson, Nelson
Success Index (NZ)
62
Top 50%
63
Top 50%
Region rank#5 of 14#4 of 14
National rank#576 of 1,559#546 of 1,559
SectorStateState
TypeContributingContributing
Year rangeYears 1–6Years 1–6
Students329380
Equity Index (EQI)425425
Total roll329380
Roll growth (5 yrs)-6.9%-15.3%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+––
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+––
Leavers with University Entrance––
Māori students11.2%13.7%
Pacific students3%3.9%
International students0%0.5%
suburb or townStokeNelson
regionNelsonNelson
Websitewww.ennerglynn.school.nzwww.nelsoncentral.school.nz

The verdict

  • •Nelson Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 62.3).
  • •Nelson Central School does better on roll size (380 vs 329).
  • •Enner Glynn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -15.3%).
  • •Nelson Central School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 329.

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 Enner Glynn School better than Nelson Central School?

On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson Central School ranks higher (63.3 vs 62.3 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 Enner Glynn School and Nelson Central School?

About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Nelson in Nelson.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Enner Glynn School: 425. Nelson Central School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Enner Glynn School and Nelson Central School rank in Nelson?

Enner Glynn School is 5th of 14 and Nelson Central School is 4th of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).