Nelson Christian Academy vs Stoke School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Christian Academy
Stoke ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
316 students
Stoke School
Stoke ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
199 students
| Measure | Nelson Christian Academy Stoke, Nelson | Stoke School Stoke, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 14 | #13 of 14 |
| National rank | #599 of 1,559 | #1215 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 316 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 484 |
| Total roll | 316 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28% | -19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.6% | 27.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stoke | Stoke |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nca.school.nz | www.stoke.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNelson Christian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 34.8).
- โขNelson Christian Academy does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 484).
- โขNelson Christian Academy does better on roll size (316 vs 199).
- โขNelson Christian Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs -19.1%).
- โขNelson Christian Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 199.
- โขNelson Christian Academy is a state integrated school while Stoke School is a state 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 Nelson Christian Academy better than Stoke School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson Christian Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 34.8 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 Nelson Christian Academy and Stoke School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke and Stoke in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Christian Academy: 449. Stoke School: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Christian Academy and Stoke School rank in Nelson?
Nelson Christian Academy is 6th of 14 and Stoke School is 13th of 14 among full primary schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).