Nelson Intermediate vs Tahunanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Tahunanui School
Tahunanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Nelson Intermediate Nelson, Nelson | Tahunanui School Tahunanui, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
| National rank | #873 of 1,559 | #886 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 415 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 474 |
| Total roll | 415 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.5% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Tahunanui |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.nelsonintermediate.school.nz | www.tahunanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (49.7 vs 49.4).
- •Nelson Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 474).
- •Nelson Intermediate does better on roll size (415 vs 278).
- •Tahunanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -15.5%).
- •Nelson Intermediate is the larger school with 415 students compared with 278.
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 Intermediate better than Tahunanui 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 Intermediate and Tahunanui School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Tahunanui in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Intermediate: 454. Tahunanui School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Intermediate and Tahunanui School rank in Nelson?
Nelson Intermediate is 8th of 14 and Tahunanui School is 9th of 14 among intermediate schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).