Nelson Central School
- State primary school with around 450 students.
- http://www.nelsoncentral.school.nz/

St. Joseph's School
- Catholic full primary school (Year 1 to Year 8) with 15 classrooms.
- http://www.stjosephsnelson.school.nz/

Nelson Intermediate School
- Provides an education that challenges academic and physical potential, social and cultural awareness while considering individual needs.
- http://www.nelsonintermediate.school.nz/

The Nelson Aviation College Flight Training
- Pilot training organization which offers a wide range of aviation qualifications.
- http://www.nelson-aviation.co.nz/

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
- Formerly the Nelson Polytechnic offers educational opportunities in computing, business, tourism, visual arts, fishing, forestry, viticulture and horticulture.
- http://www.nmit.ac.nz

Auckland Point School
- Primary school of about140 pupils from new entrants to Year 8 (Form 2).
- http://www.aps.school.nz

Stoke School
- Weekly updates from the principal, stories and art work by students and information on school activities.
- http://www.stoke.school.nz/

Wakatu English School
- Teaches English as a second language.
- http://www.english-school.ac.nz/

Nelson College for Girls
- State girls secondary school.
- http://www.ncg.school.nz/

Nelson College
- Boys secondary school with boarding and International student facilities.
- http://www.nelcollege.school.nz/