Henley School (Nelson) vs Hope School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students
Hope School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
| Measure | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman | Hope School Hope, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 22 | #7 of 22 |
| National rank | #568 of 1,559 | #623 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 506 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 429 |
| Total roll | 506 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 31.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Hope |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.henley.school.nz | www.hope.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henley School (Nelson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.6 vs 60.2).
- •Hope School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 430).
- •Henley School (Nelson) does better on roll size (506 vs 84).
- •Hope School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.3% vs -4.8%).
- •Henley School (Nelson) is the larger school with 506 students compared with 84.
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 Henley School (Nelson) better than Hope School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henley School (Nelson) ranks higher (62.6 vs 60.2 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 Henley School (Nelson) and Hope School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Hope in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henley School (Nelson): 430. Hope School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henley School (Nelson) and Hope School rank in Tasman?
Henley School (Nelson) is 4th of 22 and Hope School is 7th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).