Top 5 secondary schools in Marlborough (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools shown.
- 166Richmond View SchoolBlenheim · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 336 students
- 260Marlborough Girls' CollegeSpringlands · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 455 · 961 students
- 353Marlborough Boys' CollegeBlenheim · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 999 students
- 440Queen Charlotte CollegePicton · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 491 · 351 students
- 536Rai Valley Area SchoolRai Valley · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 490 · 109 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond View School Blenheim · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 65.5 Top 50% | 429 | 336 |
| 2 | Marlborough Girls' College Springlands · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 59.8 Top 50% | 455 | 961 |
| 3 | Marlborough Boys' College Blenheim · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 52.8 Top 50% | 456 | 999 |
| 4 | Queen Charlotte College Picton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 39.9 Lower 50% | 491 | 351 |
| 5 | Rai Valley Area School Rai Valley · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 36.1 Lower 50% | 490 | 109 |
Richmond View School in Blenheim leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Marlborough with a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Marlborough?
Richmond View School in Blenheim ranks first among secondary schools in Marlborough with a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 429).
How are secondary schools in Marlborough ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.