State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Girls
Nelson College For Girls
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Rutherford, Nelson, with 965 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Nelson College For Girls, Ministry school number 295 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
965students
Nelson College For Girls had 965 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 965 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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
442EQI
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 For Girls 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 For Girls Prep School | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 96 | 0.0 km |
| St Joseph's School (Nelson) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 356 | 0.4 km |
| Nelson Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 377 | 0.5 km |
| Hampden Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 435 | 0.8 km |
| Nelson College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,026 | 0.9 km |
| Nelson College (Prep Dept) | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 93 | 0.9 km |
| Maitai School | Specialist School | — | 58 | 1.0 km |
| Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 360 | 1.3 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 For Girls cover?
Nelson College For Girls is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Nelson College For Girls?
965 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Nelson College For Girls have an enrolment zone?
No. Nelson College For Girls does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Nelson College For Girls a state school?
Nelson College For Girls is a state school.