Nayland Primary School vs Tahunanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 2.5 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
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Nayland Primary School Stoke, Nelson | Tahunanui School Tahunanui, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
| National rank | #971 of 1,559 | #886 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 389 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 474 |
| Total roll | 389 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.7% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stoke | Tahunanui |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.naylandprimary.school.nz | www.tahunanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahunanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.4 vs 46.1).
- •Nayland Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 474).
- •Nayland Primary School does better on roll size (389 vs 278).
- •Tahunanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -8.7%).
- •Nayland Primary School is the larger school with 389 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 Primary School better than Tahunanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahunanui School ranks higher (49.4 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 Tahunanui School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Tahunanui in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nayland Primary School: 462. Tahunanui School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nayland Primary School and Tahunanui School rank in Nelson?
Nayland Primary School is 11th of 14 and Tahunanui School is 9th of 14 among contributing schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).