Nelson College (Prep Dept) vs Nelson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 799 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson ยท Private intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
94 students
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
415 students
| Measure | Nelson College (Prep Dept) Nelson, Nelson | Nelson Intermediate Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #8 of 14 |
| National rank | โ | #873 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 94 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 454 |
| Total roll | 94 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.1% | -15.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.3% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nelsoncollege.school.nz | www.nelsonintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNelson Intermediate does better on roll size (415 vs 94).
- โขNelson College (Prep Dept) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.1% vs -15.5%).
- โขNelson Intermediate is the larger school with 415 students compared with 94.
- โขNelson College (Prep Dept) is a private school while Nelson Intermediate is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขNelson College (Prep Dept) 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 (Prep Dept) better than Nelson Intermediate?
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 (Prep Dept) and Nelson Intermediate?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Nelson College (Prep Dept) and Nelson Intermediate rank in Nelson?
Nelson College (Prep Dept) is unranked and Nelson Intermediate is 8th of 14 among intermediate schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).