Hampden Street School vs Nelson College (Prep Dept)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 173 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 (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students
| Measure | Hampden Street School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College (Prep Dept) Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #3 of 14 | – |
| National rank | #507 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 451 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | – |
| Total roll | 451 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | -4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.hampdenstreet.school.nz | www.nelsoncollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hampden Street School does better on roll size (451 vs 94).
- •Nelson College (Prep Dept) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.1% vs -5.5%).
- •Hampden Street School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 94.
- •Hampden Street School is a state school while Nelson College (Prep Dept) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hampden Street School is co-educational and Nelson College (Prep Dept) 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 (Prep Dept)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hampden Street School and Nelson College (Prep Dept)?
About 173 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Hampden Street School and Nelson College (Prep Dept) rank in Nelson?
Hampden Street School is 3rd of 14 and Nelson College (Prep Dept) is unranked among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).