State · Contributing · Co-ed
Nelson Central School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Rutherford, Nelson, with 377 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Nelson Central School, Ministry school number 3209 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
377students
Nelson Central School had 377 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 377 students on the roll, so they sum to about 118%, 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
425EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
← fewer barriersmore barriers →
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 Central School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School (Nelson) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 356 | 0.2 km |
| Maitai School | Specialist School | — | 58 | 0.5 km |
| Nelson College For Girls | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 965 | 0.5 km |
| Nelson College For Girls Prep School | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 96 | 0.6 km |
| Hampden Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 435 | 1.3 km |
| Auckland Point School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 84 | 1.4 km |
| Nelson Teen Parent Unit | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 1.4 km |
| Nelson College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,026 | 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
Compare with a similar school
- Nelson Central School vs St Joseph's School (Nelson)
- Nelson Central School vs Hampden Street School
- Nelson Central School vs Auckland Point School
Common questions
What year levels does Nelson Central School cover?
Nelson Central School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Nelson Central School?
377 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Nelson Central School have an enrolment zone?
No. Nelson Central School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Nelson Central School a state school?
Nelson Central School is a state school.