Rai Valley Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rai Valley, Marlborough 7194 · Marlborough District
#5 of 5 composite schools in Marlborough
#334 of 486 nationally
About Rai Valley Area School
Rai Valley Area School is a state composite located in Rai Valley, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 109 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 5th of 5 ranked composite schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (41th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.9%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)490
- Roll size (10%)109
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.8%
- 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 Rai Valley Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 109
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 Rai Valley Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rai Valley Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rai Valley Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rai Valley Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rai Valley Area School a good school?
Rai Valley Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Rai Valley Area School rank in Marlborough?
Rai Valley Area School ranks #5 of 5 composite schools in Marlborough and #334 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rai Valley Area School?
Rai Valley Area School had 109 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Rai Valley Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rai Valley Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rai Valley Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Rai Valley Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.