Nayland College vs Tahunanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 2.3 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
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Nayland College Stoke, Nelson | Tahunanui School Tahunanui, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 4 | #9 of 14 |
| National rank | #166 of 486 | #886 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,270 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 474 |
| Total roll | 1,270 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.2% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.7% | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 31.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 7.6% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stoke | Tahunanui |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nayland.school.nz | www.tahunanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nayland College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.5 vs 49.4).
- •Nayland College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 474).
- •Nayland College does better on roll size (1,270 vs 278).
- •Nayland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.2% vs 3.1%).
- •Nayland College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 278.
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 Tahunanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nayland College ranks higher (60.5 vs 49.4 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 Tahunanui School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Tahunanui in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nayland College: 462. Tahunanui School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nayland College and Tahunanui School rank in Nelson?
Nayland College is 3rd of 4 and Tahunanui School is 9th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).