Overview
Nelson Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 418 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 454 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7010
MoE School ID3210
Student Demographics
Total Roll418
European/Pakeha63.9%
Maori17.2%
Pacific4.1%
Asian20.6%
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 EQI454
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)