Riverlands School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blenheim, Marlborough 7274 · Marlborough District
#12 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough
#1080 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverlands School
Riverlands School is a state full primary located in Blenheim, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 185 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 17 ranked full primary schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll size (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.1%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Blenheim; Riverlands School ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)467
- Roll size (10%)185
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.3%
- 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 Riverlands School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 185
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Riverlands School has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverlands School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Marlborough Boys' College
Blenheim · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
999 students · 2.6 km away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 2.7 km away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 2.8 km away
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 2.9 km away
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 3.0 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 3.1 km away
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students · 3.5 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 3.6 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 3.8 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Canvastown School
Canvastown · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Havelock School
Havelock · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Wairau Valley School (Blenheim)
Wairau Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverlands School a good school?
Riverlands School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Riverlands School rank in Marlborough?
Riverlands School ranks #12 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough and #1080 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverlands School?
Riverlands School had 185 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Riverlands School a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverlands School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverlands School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverlands School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.