Blenheim School vs Spring Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 5.9 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
Spring Creek School
Spring Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | Spring Creek School Spring Creek, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | – |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 498 |
| Total roll | 155 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | 26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Spring Creek |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | www.springcreek.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Blenheim School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.3 vs 28.8).
- •Spring Creek School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 501).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll size (155 vs 43).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs 26.2%).
- •Blenheim School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 43.
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 Spring Creek School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Blenheim School ranks higher (34.3 vs 28.8 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 Spring Creek School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Spring Creek in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. Spring Creek School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and Spring Creek School rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and Spring Creek School is unranked among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).