Rapaura School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rapaura, Marlborough 7273 · Marlborough District
#3 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough
#572 of 1,559 nationally
About Rapaura School
Rapaura School is a state full primary located in Rapaura, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 110 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 17 ranked full primary schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.3%; pacific students 5.5%; 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%)418
- Roll size (10%)110
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-27.1%
- 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 Rapaura School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 110
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -27.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- 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 Rapaura School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rapaura School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 4.6 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 5.0 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 5.2 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 5.4 km away
Grovetown School
Grovetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students · 5.7 km away
Spring Creek School
Spring Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 5.8 km away
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 6.1 km away
Fairhall School
Fairhall · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students · 6.4 km away
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 6.5 km away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 6.5 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
Linkwater School
Linkwater · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Tua Marina School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Ward School
Ward · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Seddon School
Seddon · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rapaura School a good school?
Rapaura School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Rapaura School rank in Marlborough?
Rapaura School ranks #3 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough and #572 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rapaura School?
Rapaura School had 110 students in 2026, a change of -27% over five years.
Is Rapaura School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rapaura School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rapaura School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rapaura School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.