Appleby School vs St Paul's School (Richmond)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
| Measure | Appleby School Tasman, Tasman | St Paul's School (Richmond) Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
| National rank | #671 of 1,559 | #106 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 149 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 404 |
| Total roll | 149 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Tasman | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.appleby.school.nz | www.stpauls-richmond.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 58.0).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 430).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) does better on roll size (365 vs 149).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.6% vs -5.7%).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) is the larger school with 365 students compared with 149.
- •Appleby School is a state school while St Paul's School (Richmond) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Appleby School better than St Paul's School (Richmond)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Richmond) ranks higher (81.4 vs 58.0 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 Appleby School and St Paul's School (Richmond)?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Tasman and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Appleby School: 430. St Paul's School (Richmond): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Appleby School and St Paul's School (Richmond) rank in Tasman?
Appleby School is 9th of 22 and St Paul's School (Richmond) is 1st of 22 among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).