Overview
Nelson College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,033 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 441 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7042
MoE School ID294
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,033
European/Pakeha74.2%
Maori17.9%
Pacific7.4%
Asian15.7%
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 EQI441
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)