Marlborough Boys' College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blenheim, Marlborough 7201 · Marlborough District
#3 of 5 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough
#217 of 486 nationally
About Marlborough Boys' College
Marlborough Boys' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Blenheim, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 999 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 5 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll size (75th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.9%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0.8%.
There are 10 schools in Blenheim; Marlborough Boys' College ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)456
- Roll size (10%)999
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.4%
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 Marlborough Boys' College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 456
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 999
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Marlborough Boys' College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Marlborough Boys' College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Marlborough Boys' College has changed over time.
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Schools near Marlborough Boys' College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
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176 students · 246 m away
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 533 m away
Blenheim School
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155 students · 934 m away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 1.3 km away
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students · 1.3 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 1.6 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 1.8 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 2.1 km away
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 2.3 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Marlborough Boys' College a good school?
Marlborough Boys' College has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 of 5 in Marlborough. 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 Marlborough Boys' College rank in Marlborough?
Marlborough Boys' College ranks #3 of 5 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough and #217 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Marlborough Boys' College?
Marlborough Boys' College had 999 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Marlborough Boys' College a primary school or a secondary school?
Marlborough Boys' College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Marlborough Boys' College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marlborough Boys' College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.