Henley School (Nelson) vs Salisbury School (Nelson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 410 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
506 students
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond ยท State special school
10 students
| Measure | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman | Salisbury School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #4 of 22 | โ |
| National rank | #568 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 506 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 517 |
| Total roll | 506 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 200% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.4% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.henley.school.nz | www.salisbury.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHenley School (Nelson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 517).
- โขHenley School (Nelson) does better on roll size (506 vs 10).
- โขSalisbury School (Nelson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (200% vs -4.8%).
- โขHenley School (Nelson) is the larger school with 506 students compared with 10.
- โขHenley School (Nelson) is co-educational and Salisbury School (Nelson) is girls.
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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury School (Nelson)?
About 410 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henley School (Nelson): 430. Salisbury School (Nelson): 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henley School (Nelson) and Salisbury School (Nelson) rank in Tasman?
Henley School (Nelson) is 4th of 22 and Salisbury School (Nelson) is unranked among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).