Overview
Stoke School is a state contributing school in Stoke, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 171 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 484 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Nelson City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7041
MoE School ID3223
Student Demographics
Total Roll171
European/Pakeha51.5%
Maori30.4%
Pacific7.6%
Asian21.6%
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)