Maitai School vs Nelson Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maitai School
Nelson ยท State special school
58 students
Nelson Teen Parent Unit
Nelson ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Maitai School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson Teen Parent Unit Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 58 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 569 |
| Total roll | 58 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.2% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 24.1% | โ |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.maitai.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขMaitai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 569).
- โขMaitai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -10%).
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 Maitai School better than Nelson Teen Parent Unit?
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 Maitai School and Nelson Teen Parent Unit?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maitai School: 484. Nelson Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maitai School and Nelson Teen Parent Unit rank in Nelson?
Maitai School is unranked and Nelson Teen Parent Unit is unranked among special school schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).