Henley School (Nelson) vs St Paul's School (Richmond)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 367 m 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
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
| Measure | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman | St Paul's School (Richmond) Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #4 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
| National rank | #568 of 1,559 | #106 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 506 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 404 |
| Total roll | 506 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.henley.school.nz | www.stpauls-richmond.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 62.6).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 430).
- •Henley School (Nelson) does better on roll size (506 vs 365).
- •St Paul's School (Richmond) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.6% vs -4.8%).
- •Henley School (Nelson) is the larger school with 506 students compared with 365.
- •Henley School (Nelson) 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 Henley School (Nelson) better than St Paul's School (Richmond)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Richmond) ranks higher (81.4 vs 62.6 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 St Paul's School (Richmond)?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henley School (Nelson): 430. St Paul's School (Richmond): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henley School (Nelson) and St Paul's School (Richmond) rank in Tasman?
Henley School (Nelson) is 4th of 22 and St Paul's School (Richmond) is 1st of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).