Henley School (Nelson) vs Richmond School (Nelson)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students
| Measure | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman | Richmond School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 22 | #5 of 22 |
| National rank | #568 of 1,559 | #591 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 506 | 523 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 455 |
| Total roll | 506 | 523 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.henley.school.nz | www.richmondprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.6 vs 61.7).
- •Henley School (Nelson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 455).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) does better on roll size (523 vs 506).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -4.8%).
- •Richmond School (Nelson) is the larger school with 523 students compared with 506.
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 Richmond School (Nelson)?
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 Henley School (Nelson) and Richmond School (Nelson)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henley School (Nelson): 430. Richmond School (Nelson): 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henley School (Nelson) and Richmond School (Nelson) rank in Tasman?
Henley School (Nelson) is 4th of 22 and Richmond School (Nelson) is 5th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).