Private · Intermediate · Boys
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
A private intermediate (years 7–8) in Grampians, Nelson, with 93 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Nelson College (Prep Dept), Ministry school number 4122 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
93students
Nelson College (Prep Dept) had 93 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 93 students on the roll, so they sum to about 109%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Nelson College (Prep Dept).
Who may enrol
Nelson College (Prep Dept) 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 | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,026 | 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 | 1.5 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 College (Prep Dept) vs Nelson Intermediate
- Nelson College (Prep Dept) vs Nelson College For Girls Prep School
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Common questions
What year levels does Nelson College (Prep Dept) cover?
Nelson College (Prep Dept) is a intermediate, which covers years 7–8.
How many students attend Nelson College (Prep Dept)?
93 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Nelson College (Prep Dept) have an enrolment zone?
No. Nelson College (Prep Dept) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Nelson College (Prep Dept) a state school?
Nelson College (Prep Dept) is a private school.