Overview
Garin College is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) school in Richmond, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 642 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 429 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Nelson City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7020
MoE School ID6975
Student Demographics
Total Roll642
European/Pakeha86%
Maori12.8%
Pacific2.5%
Asian14.2%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI429
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)