Nayland Primary School vs Nelson Christian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Nelson Christian Academy
Stoke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
| Measure | Nayland Primary School Stoke, Nelson | Nelson Christian Academy Stoke, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 14 | #6 of 14 |
| National rank | #971 of 1,559 | #599 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 389 | 316 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 449 |
| Total roll | 389 | 316 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.7% | 28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stoke | Stoke |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.naylandprimary.school.nz | www.nca.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson Christian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 46.1).
- •Nelson Christian Academy does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 462).
- •Nayland Primary School does better on roll size (389 vs 316).
- •Nelson Christian Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs -8.7%).
- •Nayland Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 316.
- •Nayland Primary School is a state school while Nelson Christian Academy is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than Nelson Christian Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson Christian Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 46.1 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 Primary School and Nelson Christian Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Stoke in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nayland Primary School: 462. Nelson Christian Academy: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nayland Primary School and Nelson Christian Academy rank in Nelson?
Nayland Primary School is 11th of 14 and Nelson Christian Academy is 6th of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).