Schools in Richmond
Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Richmond (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 1 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. Henley School (Nelson) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Richmond ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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71
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing81Trajectory44ERO review78 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Academic75Outcomes48Retention74Wellbeing54Trajectory49ERO review70 - View profile →
58
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention0Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review64 - View profile →
56
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing35Trajectory41ERO review83
More schools in Richmond
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Salisbury School (Nelson) Specialist School · 12 students
What the record says about Richmond schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Henley School (Nelson)
Henley School's board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of February 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school had no composite score available at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Waimea College
Waimea College's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements across assessed areas as of August 2024, including Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. The school had a Board Assurance Review on 19 February 2025. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi is a composite school in Richmond, Nelson serving 76 students. According to a December 2019 ERO review, students learn in meaningful contexts aligned to Te Aho Matua philosophy and confidently engage with te reo Māori. The school's strengths include fostering meaningful relationships in a supportive environment and strengthening community connections through programmes with whānau and partner organisations. Staffing and management processes were noted as developing, with whānau reporting renewed confidence in the kura's direction.
Full source-linked profile →Waimea Intermediate
Waimea Intermediate's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found that most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 8, with strong progress patterns over two years. The school has established a designated literacy leadership team that has strengthened consistency in teaching practices for reading, and uses distributed leadership with data analysis to build teacher capability. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Salisbury School (Nelson)
Salisbury School is a specialist school currently under limited statutory manager intervention. The school's practice is centred on students' holistic strengths and needs, with strong improvement-focused leadership and systematic approaches to capability-building. The school has developed a Learner Capability Framework to support evidence-based planning and assessment, with multiple voices including students and whānau informing tailored goals and programmes. The school achieved a composite score of 71 in its November 2023 review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Richmond schools
What schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 5 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): Waimea College, Salisbury School (Nelson), TKKM o Tuia te Matangi, Henley School (Nelson), Waimea Intermediate. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Richmond?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Henley School (Nelson) ranks highest among Richmond schools (71/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Waimea College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Richmond?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Richmond does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Richmond address.
Decile or EQI — how are Richmond schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).