Nelson College vs Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 573 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
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
| Measure | Nelson College Nelson, Nelson | Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 4 | #7 of 14 |
| National rank | #194 of 486 | #780 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,009 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 469 |
| Total roll | 1,009 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.5% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 36.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 12.3% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nelson.school.nz | www.victory.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nelson College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.3 vs 53.8).
- •Nelson College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 469).
- •Nelson College does better on roll size (1,009 vs 366).
- •Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs -3.8%).
- •Nelson College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 366.
- •Nelson College is boys and Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School 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 Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson College ranks higher (55.3 vs 53.8 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 Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson College: 441. Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson College and Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School rank in Nelson?
Nelson College is 4th of 4 and Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School is 7th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).