Garin College vs Nayland College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garin College
Richmond · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
635 students
Nayland College
Stoke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,270 students
| Measure | Garin College Richmond, Nelson | Nayland College Stoke, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 4 | #3 of 4 |
| National rank | #136 of 486 | #166 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 635 | 1,270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 462 |
| Total roll | 635 | 1,270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.3% | 9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.4% | 82.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.7% | 57.7% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| International students | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Stoke |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.garincollege.ac.nz | www.nayland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Garin College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 60.5).
- •Garin College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 462).
- •Nayland College does better on roll size (1,270 vs 635).
- •Garin College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.3% vs 9.2%).
- •Nayland College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (82.1% vs 80.4%).
- •Nayland College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 635.
- •Garin College is a state integrated school while Nayland College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garin College better than Nayland College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Garin College ranks higher (65.3 vs 60.5 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 Garin College and Nayland College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Stoke in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Garin College: 429. Nayland College: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Garin College and Nayland College rank in Nelson?
Garin College is 2nd of 4 and Nayland College is 3rd of 4 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).