Hampden Street School vs Nelson College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 169 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students
| Measure | Hampden Street School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 14 | #4 of 4 |
| National rank | #507 of 1,559 | #194 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 451 | 1,009 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 441 |
| Total roll | 451 | 1,009 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | -3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.5% |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.hampdenstreet.school.nz | www.nelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hampden Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.7 vs 55.3).
- •Hampden Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 441).
- •Nelson College does better on roll size (1,009 vs 451).
- •Nelson College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.8% vs -5.5%).
- •Nelson College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 451.
- •Hampden Street School is co-educational and Nelson College is boys.
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 Hampden Street School better than Nelson College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hampden Street School ranks higher (64.7 vs 55.3 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 Hampden Street School and Nelson College?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampden Street School: 424. Nelson College: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampden Street School and Nelson College rank in Nelson?
Hampden Street School is 3rd of 14 and Nelson College is 4th of 4 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).