Henley School (Nelson) vs Waimea College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 420 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
Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students
| Measure | Henley School (Nelson) Richmond, Tasman | Waimea College Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 22 | #1 of 6 |
| National rank | #568 of 1,559 | #230 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 506 | 1,535 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 447 |
| Total roll | 506 | 1,535 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.5% |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 5.1% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.henley.school.nz | www.waimea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Henley School (Nelson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.6 vs 50.5).
- •Henley School (Nelson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 447).
- •Waimea College does better on roll size (1,535 vs 506).
- •Waimea College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -4.8%).
- •Waimea College is the larger school with 1,535 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 Waimea College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henley School (Nelson) ranks higher (62.6 vs 50.5 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 Waimea College?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henley School (Nelson): 430. Waimea College: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henley School (Nelson) and Waimea College rank in Tasman?
Henley School (Nelson) is 4th of 22 and Waimea College is 1st of 6 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).