Brightwater School vs Richmond School (Nelson)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater School
Brightwater · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students
| Measure | Brightwater School Brightwater, Tasman | Richmond School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 22 | #5 of 22 |
| National rank | #747 of 1,559 | #591 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 246 | 523 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 455 |
| Total roll | 246 | 523 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.9% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Brightwater | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.brightwater.school.nz/ | www.richmondprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Richmond School (Nelson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 55.0).
- •Brightwater School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 455).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) does better on roll size (523 vs 246).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -20.9%).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) is the larger school with 523 students compared with 246.
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 Brightwater School better than Richmond School (Nelson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Richmond School (Nelson) ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.0 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 Brightwater School and Richmond School (Nelson)?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Brightwater and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brightwater School: 439. Richmond School (Nelson): 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brightwater School and Richmond School (Nelson) rank in Tasman?
Brightwater School is 11th of 22 and Richmond School (Nelson) is 5th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).