Nelson College For Girls Prep School vs St Joseph's School (Nelson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 408 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
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Nelson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
376 students
| Measure | Nelson College For Girls Prep School Nelson, Nelson | St Joseph's School (Nelson) Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #1 of 14 |
| National rank | โ | #352 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 96 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 401 |
| Total roll | 96 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.4% | 9.3% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 7.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.ncg.school.nz | www.stjosephsnelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Nelson) does better on roll size (376 vs 96).
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -10.6%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Nelson) is the larger school with 376 students compared with 96.
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School is a private school while St Joseph's School (Nelson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขNelson College For Girls Prep School is girls and St Joseph's School (Nelson) is co-educational.
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 St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
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 St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Nelson College For Girls Prep School and St Joseph's School (Nelson) rank in Nelson?
Nelson College For Girls Prep School is unranked and St Joseph's School (Nelson) is 1st of 14 among intermediate schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).