Richmond View School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blenheim, Marlborough 7201 · Marlborough District
#1 of 5 composite schools in Marlborough
#135 of 486 nationally
About Richmond View School
Richmond View School is a state integrated composite located in Blenheim, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 336 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 1st of 5 ranked composite schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.2%; pacific students 3%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Blenheim; Richmond View School ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)429
- Roll size (10%)336
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)52.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59.1%
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 Richmond View School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 336
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 52.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Richmond View School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Richmond View School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Richmond View School has changed over time.
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Schools near Richmond View School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 847 m away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 917 m away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 1.3 km away
Marlborough Boys' College
Blenheim · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
999 students · 1.3 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 1.9 km away
Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 2.0 km away
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 2.0 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 2.1 km away
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 2.3 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 2.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond View School a good school?
Richmond View School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Richmond View School rank in Marlborough?
Richmond View School ranks #1 of 5 composite schools in Marlborough and #135 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Richmond View School?
Richmond View School had 336 students in 2026, a change of +52% over five years.
Is Richmond View School a primary school or a secondary school?
Richmond View School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Richmond View School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richmond View School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.