Blenheim School vs Grovetown School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 3.5 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
Grovetown School
Grovetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | Grovetown School Grovetown, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | #9 of 17 |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | #835 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 71 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 440 |
| Total roll | 155 | 71 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.8% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Grovetown |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | www.grovetown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Grovetown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.7 vs 34.3).
- •Grovetown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 501).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll size (155 vs 71).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs -14.3%).
- •Blenheim School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 71.
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 Grovetown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grovetown School ranks higher (51.7 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 Grovetown School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Grovetown in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. Grovetown School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and Grovetown School rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and Grovetown School is 9th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).