Blenheim School vs Bohally Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blenheim School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | Bohally Intermediate Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | #11 of 17 |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | #887 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 155 | 533 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 459 |
| Total roll | 155 | 533 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.8% | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | www.bohally.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bohally Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.3 vs 34.3).
- •Bohally Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 501).
- •Bohally Intermediate does better on roll size (533 vs 155).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs -3.6%).
- •Bohally Intermediate is the larger school with 533 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blenheim School better than Bohally Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bohally Intermediate ranks higher (49.3 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blenheim School and Bohally Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. Bohally Intermediate: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and Bohally Intermediate rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and Bohally Intermediate is 11th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).