Nelson College For Girls Prep School vs Nelson College (Prep Dept)
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 928 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College For Girls Prep School
Nelson ยท Private intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
96 students
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson ยท Private intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
94 students
| Measure | Nelson College For Girls Prep School Nelson, Nelson | Nelson College (Prep Dept) Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 96 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | โ |
| Total roll | 96 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.ncg.school.nz | www.nelsoncollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School does better on roll size (96 vs 94).
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -4.1%).
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 94.
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School 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 Prep School 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 Prep School and Nelson College (Prep Dept)?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Nelson College For Girls Prep School and Nelson College (Prep Dept) rank in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls Prep School is unranked and Nelson College (Prep Dept) is unranked among intermediate schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).