Nelson College For Girls vs Nelson College (Prep Dept)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 949 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson Β· State secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
956 students
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson Β· Private intermediate Β· Years 7β8
94 students
| Measure | Nelson College For Girls Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College (Prep Dept) Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 4 | β |
| National rank | #131 of 486 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9β13 | Years 7β8 |
| Students | 956 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | β |
| Total roll | 956 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.6% | β |
| MΔori students | 15.9% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| International students | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.ncg.school.nz | www.nelsoncollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Nelson College For Girls does better on roll size (956 vs 94).
- β’Nelson College For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -4.1%).
- β’Nelson College For Girls is the larger school with 956 students compared with 94.
- β’Nelson College For Girls is a state school while Nelson College (Prep Dept) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Nelson College For Girls is girls and Nelson College (Prep Dept) 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 (Prep Dept)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nelson College For Girls and Nelson College (Prep Dept)?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Nelson College For Girls and Nelson College (Prep Dept) rank in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls is 1st of 4 and Nelson College (Prep Dept) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).