Nelson College

Nelson College is an innovative boys’ school founded in 1856. The College takes pride in being New Zealand’s oldest state school with a rich heritage of tradition forming a backdrop to modern educational practice.

The College is situated in a picturesque setting, with excellent facilities for learning, sport, leisure and performing arts. Twenty two hectares of impressive grounds include playing fields, a pool, two gymnasiums, and tennis courts as well as a traditional Hall and modern performing arts facilities.

2018 Term Dates

Term 1 – Wednesday 31 January to Friday 13 April
Note: Preparatory School start Tuesday 30 January at 11am
Term 2 – Monday 30 April to Friday 6 July
Term 3 Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September
Term 4 – Monday 15 October to Thursday 13 December

2019 Term Dates

Term 1 – Start of the year

Preparatory School Monday 28 January at 11am
Nelson College students Tuesday 29 January
Nelson Anniversary holiday Monday 4 February
School closed Tuesday 5 February
Waitangi Day holiday Wednesday 6 February
End of term Friday 12 April

Term 2 – Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July
Term 3 – Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September
Term 4 – Monday 14 October to Wednesday 11 December

Nelson College 1st XV Semi Finals – Saturday 18 August

August 16, 2018

Kick off at noon, playing Marlborough Boys College at 12 midday HERE
IMPORTANT FOR ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS – NORMAL SCHOOL Wednesday 15 August

August 14, 2018

THERE IS SCHOOL AS NORMAL ALL WEEK . The teacher strike on Wednesday 15th August is for Primary/Intermediate schools and will affect the Preparatory School only
Course Selection Evening – Tuesday 14 August

August 10, 2018

Course Selection 2019 Evening Tuesday 14 August 2018 6.30pm to 8.30pm An invitation is extended to all Year 9 to Year 12 students, parents and caregivers. Current Year 10...
Nelson-Marlborough Model United Nations

July 26, 2018

More than 40 Y9-Y13 boys from Nelson College joined colleges across the region to participate in the Nelson-Marlborough Model United Nations this year. Each boy acted as...