Hampden Street School, situated in Central Nelson is a decile 7 co-educational state school offering quality education.

The following are snippets from our 2006 ERO (Education Review Office) report:

• Hampden Street School, located in Nelson City, provides high quality education for students from new entrants to year 6.
• The well-informed Board of Trustees has a thorough understanding of its goverance role.
• Strong leadership from the principal and senior management team builds on individual strengths and encourages professional growth and empowerment of staff.
• Teachers have high expectations for student learning and behaviour and actively encourage pride in achievement.
• Students are challenged, motivated, engaged and focused on their learning.
• Community support for the school is strong.