Nayland College vs Nelson College For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nayland College
Stoke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,270 students
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students
| Measure | Nayland College Stoke, Nelson | Nelson College For Girls Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 4 | #1 of 4 |
| National rank | #166 of 486 | #131 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,270 | 956 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 442 |
| Total roll | 1,270 | 956 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.1% | 82.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.7% | 62.6% |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Stoke | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nayland.school.nz | www.ncg.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson College For Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 60.5).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 462).
- •Nayland College does better on roll size (1,270 vs 956).
- •Nayland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.2% vs 7.7%).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (82.2% vs 82.1%).
- •Nayland College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 956.
- •Nayland College is co-educational and Nelson College For Girls is girls.
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 Nayland College better than Nelson College For Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson College For Girls ranks higher (66.0 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 Nayland College and Nelson College For Girls?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nayland College: 462. Nelson College For Girls: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nayland College and Nelson College For Girls rank in Nelson?
Nayland College is 3rd of 4 and Nelson College For Girls is 1st of 4 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).