State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Nelson College
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Grampians, Nelson, with 1,026 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Nelson College, Ministry school number 294 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
1,026students
Nelson College had 1,026 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 1,026 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
441EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Nelson College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson College (Prep Dept) | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 93 | 0.0 km |
| Hampden Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 435 | 0.2 km |
| Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 360 | 0.6 km |
| Nelson Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 415 | 0.8 km |
| Nelson College For Girls Prep School | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 96 | 0.9 km |
| Nelson College For Girls | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 965 | 0.9 km |
| St Joseph's School (Nelson) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 356 | 1.3 km |
| Nelson Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 377 | 1.4 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Nelson College cover?
Nelson College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Nelson College?
1,026 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Nelson College have an enrolment zone?
No. Nelson College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Nelson College a state school?
Nelson College is a state school.