State-integrated · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
Garin College
A state-integrated secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Richmond, Nelson, with 634 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Garin College, Ministry school number 6975 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
634students
Garin College had 634 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 634 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
429EQI
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
Garin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,527 | 0.7 km |
| Salisbury School (Nelson) | Specialist School | — | 12 | 0.8 km |
| St Paul's School (Richmond) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 362 | 0.9 km |
| Waimea Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 550 | 1.0 km |
| Henley School (Nelson) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 483 | 1.0 km |
| TKKM o Tuia te Matangi | Composite | Years 1–13 | 48 | 1.2 km |
| Richmond School (Nelson) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 500 | 2.0 km |
| Stoke School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 185 | 3.0 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
- Garin College vs Waimea College
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Common questions
What year levels does Garin College cover?
Garin College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Garin College?
634 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Garin College have an enrolment zone?
No. Garin College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Garin College a state school?
Garin College is a state-integrated school.