Nelson College (Prep Dept) vs Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 593 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
| Measure | Nelson College (Prep Dept) Nelson, Nelson | Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #7 of 14 |
| National rank | – | #780 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 94 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 469 |
| Total roll | 94 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.1% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.3% | 36.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nelsoncollege.school.nz | www.victory.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School does better on roll size (366 vs 94).
- •Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs -4.1%).
- •Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 94.
- •Nelson College (Prep Dept) is a private school while Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Nelson College (Prep Dept) 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 (Prep Dept) better than Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School?
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 Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
How do Nelson College (Prep Dept) and Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School rank in Nelson?
Nelson College (Prep Dept) is unranked and Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School is 7th of 14 among intermediate schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).