It took five years and well over $4 million of school funds to revamp both Rutherford and Barnicoat House. Nelson College now has two modern accommodation blocks that attract local and international students thanks to their high levels of comfort. “There is a huge appetite amongst the international market, particularly Asia, for boarding schools that provide onsite care in a secure environment. It’s no longer enough just to go to a boarding school and rough it out. Families want high-speed wi-fi, they want great heating and nice furnishings.” Nelson College Principal, Gary O’Shea Nelson College turns over more than $4 million a year through renting out its accommodation facilities to international and prep school students.
