Nelson College For Girls vs Nelson College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 940 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
956 students
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students
| Measure | Nelson College For Girls Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 4 | #4 of 4 |
| National rank | #131 of 486 | #194 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 956 | 1,009 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 441 |
| Total roll | 956 | 1,009 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | 80.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.6% | 50.5% |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 7.1% |
| International students | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.ncg.school.nz | www.nelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson College For Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 55.3).
- •Nelson College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 442).
- •Nelson College does better on roll size (1,009 vs 956).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -3.8%).
- •Nelson College For Girls does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (82.2% vs 80.4%).
- •Nelson College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 956.
- •Nelson College For Girls is girls and Nelson College is boys.
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 College For Girls better than Nelson College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson College For Girls ranks higher (66.0 vs 55.3 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 College For Girls and Nelson College?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson College For Girls: 442. Nelson College: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson College For Girls and Nelson College rank in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls is 1st of 4 and Nelson College is 4th of 4 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).