Overview
St Joseph's School (Nelson) is a state integrated full primary school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 324 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 401 (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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7010
MoE School ID3221
Student Demographics
Total Roll324
European/Pakeha74.1%
Maori8.6%
Pacific6.5%
Asian23.5%
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 EQI401
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)