Blenheim School vs Redwoodtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | Redwoodtown School Redwoodtown, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | #16 of 17 |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | #1263 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 155 | 317 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 493 |
| Total roll | 155 | 317 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.8% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Redwoodtown |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | www.redwoodtown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Blenheim School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.3 vs 32.7).
- •Redwoodtown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 501).
- •Redwoodtown School does better on roll size (317 vs 155).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs -0.6%).
- •Redwoodtown School is the larger school with 317 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 Redwoodtown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Blenheim School ranks higher (34.3 vs 32.7 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 Redwoodtown School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Redwoodtown in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. Redwoodtown School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and Redwoodtown School rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and Redwoodtown School is 16th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).