Overview
Nelson Central School is a state contributing school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 370 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 425 (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
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7010
MoE School ID3209
Student Demographics
Total Roll370
European/Pakeha72.7%
Maori13%
Pacific4.3%
Asian19.7%
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 EQI425
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)