Picton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Picton, Marlborough 7220 · Marlborough District
#14 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough
#1209 of 1,559 nationally
About Picton School
Picton School is a state contributing located in Picton, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 124 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 14th of 17 ranked contributing schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 57.3%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Picton; Picton School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)493
- Roll size (10%)124
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.2%
- 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 Picton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 124
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 57.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 Picton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Picton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queen Charlotte College
Picton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
351 students · 2.4 km away
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 3.9 km away
Linkwater School
Linkwater · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students
Spring Creek School
Spring Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Riverlands School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Picton School a good school?
Picton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 of 17 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 Picton School rank in Marlborough?
Picton School ranks #14 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough and #1209 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Picton School?
Picton School had 124 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Picton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Picton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Picton School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Picton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.