Overview
Hampden Street School is a state contributing school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 405 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 424 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Nelson City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7010
MoE School ID3193
Student Demographics
Total Roll405
European/Pakeha81.7%
Maori14.1%
Pacific1.2%
Asian12.3%
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 EQI424
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)