Queen Charlotte College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Picton, Marlborough 7220 · Marlborough District
#4 of 5 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Marlborough
#304 of 486 nationally
About Queen Charlotte College
Queen Charlotte College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Picton, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 351 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 4th of 5 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50.1%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0.6%.
There are 4 schools in Picton; Queen Charlotte College ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)491
- Roll size (10%)351
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)74.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)41.9%
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 Queen Charlotte College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 491
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 351
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 74.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 41.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 50.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Queen Charlotte College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Queen Charlotte College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Queen Charlotte College has changed over time.
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Schools near Queen Charlotte College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 1.5 km away
Picton School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 2.4 km away
Linkwater School
Linkwater · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 12 km away
Waitaria Bay School
Picton · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Charlotte College a good school?
Queen Charlotte College has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 Queen Charlotte College rank in Marlborough?
Queen Charlotte College ranks #4 of 5 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Marlborough and #304 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Queen Charlotte College?
Queen Charlotte College had 351 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Queen Charlotte College a primary school or a secondary school?
Queen Charlotte College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Queen Charlotte College?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Queen Charlotte College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.