St Mary's School (Blenheim)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blenheim, Marlborough 7201 · Marlborough District
#4 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough
#622 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's School (Blenheim)
St Mary's School (Blenheim) is a state integrated 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 176 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 4th of 17 ranked full primary schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.3%; pacific students 17%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Blenheim; St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks 2nd 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)176
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.1%
- 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 176
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17%
- 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Blenheim)
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 · 246 m away
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 423 m away
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 798 m away
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students · 1.3 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 1.3 km away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 1.4 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 1.6 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 2.0 km away
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 2.0 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 2.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Blenheim) a good school?
St Mary's School (Blenheim) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim) rank in Marlborough?
St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks #4 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough and #622 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
St Mary's School (Blenheim) had 176 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Blenheim) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's School (Blenheim) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Blenheim); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.