Schools in Picton, Marlborough (2026)
4 schools · 635 students · 4 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 491.
Picton, in Marlborough, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 635 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 4 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Picton's schools is 491, above the Marlborough median of 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Waikawa Bay School (49.6, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Queen Charlotte College (39.9, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Picton School (34.9, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Queen Charlotte College (351 students), Waikawa Bay School (148 students), Picton School (124 students).
Ranked schools in Picton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Marlborough.
- 150Waikawa Bay SchoolPicton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 148 students
- 240Queen Charlotte CollegePicton · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 491 · 351 students
- 335Picton SchoolPicton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 124 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waikawa Bay School Picton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.6 Top 50% | 460 | 148 |
| 2 | Queen Charlotte College Picton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 39.9 Lower 50% | 491 | 351 |
| 3 | Picton School Picton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 493 | 124 |
Other schools in Picton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Picton?
Waikawa Bay School is the highest-ranked school in Picton with a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Picton?
Picton has 4 schools (2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 635 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Picton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Picton is 491. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.