Overview
Nelson Christian Academy is a state integrated full primary school in Stoke, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 303 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 449 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7011
MoE School ID1148
Student Demographics
Total Roll303
European/Pakeha58.7%
Maori6.9%
Pacific5.6%
Asian34%
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 EQI449
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)