Whitney Street School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blenheim, Marlborough 7201 · Marlborough District
#13 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough
#1091 of 1,559 nationally
About Whitney Street School
Whitney Street School is a state contributing located in Blenheim, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 389 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 13th of 17 ranked contributing schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.2%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Blenheim; Whitney Street School ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)389
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.5%
- 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 Whitney Street School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 389
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- 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 Whitney Street School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whitney Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 423 m away
Marlborough Boys' College
Blenheim · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
999 students · 533 m away
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students · 847 m away
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 1.2 km away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 1.2 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 1.4 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 1.8 km away
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 2.0 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 2.3 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riverlands School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
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
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitney Street School a good school?
Whitney Street School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Whitney Street School rank in Marlborough?
Whitney Street School ranks #13 of 17 contributing schools in Marlborough and #1091 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whitney Street School?
Whitney Street School had 389 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Whitney Street School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whitney Street School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whitney Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitney Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.