Linkwater School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Linkwater, Marlborough 7281 · Marlborough District
About Linkwater School
Linkwater School is a state full primary located in Linkwater, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 56 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.6%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)412
- Roll size (10%)56
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)77.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Linkwater School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 56
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 77.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Linkwater School has changed over time.
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Schools near Linkwater School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Havelock School
Havelock · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 9.5 km away
Picton School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 10 km away
Queen Charlotte College
Picton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
351 students · 12 km away
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students
Rapaura School
Rapaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Tua Marina School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Fairhall School
Fairhall · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Ward School
Ward · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkwater School a good school?
Linkwater School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Linkwater School rank in Marlborough?
Linkwater School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Linkwater School?
Linkwater School had 56 students in 2026, a change of +78% over five years.
Is Linkwater School a primary school or a secondary school?
Linkwater School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Linkwater School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Linkwater School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.