Nelson College vs Nelson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 800 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
| Measure | Nelson College Nelson, Nelson | Nelson Intermediate Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 4 | #8 of 14 |
| National rank | #194 of 486 | #873 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,009 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 454 |
| Total roll | 1,009 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | -15.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.5% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nelson.school.nz | www.nelsonintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.3 vs 49.7).
- •Nelson College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 454).
- •Nelson College does better on roll size (1,009 vs 415).
- •Nelson College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.8% vs -15.5%).
- •Nelson College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 415.
- •Nelson College is boys and Nelson Intermediate 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 better than Nelson Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson College ranks higher (55.3 vs 49.7 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 and Nelson Intermediate?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson College: 441. Nelson Intermediate: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson College and Nelson Intermediate rank in Nelson?
Nelson College is 4th of 4 and Nelson Intermediate is 8th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).