Blenheim School vs St Mary's School (Blenheim)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 798 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blenheim School
Blenheim ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
155 students
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
176 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | St Mary's School (Blenheim) Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | #4 of 17 |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | #622 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 155 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 440 |
| Total roll | 155 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.8% | 19.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | stmb.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 34.3).
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 501).
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on roll size (176 vs 155).
- โขBlenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs 7.1%).
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) is the larger school with 176 students compared with 155.
- โขBlenheim School is a state school while St Mary's School (Blenheim) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks higher (60.3 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. St Mary's School (Blenheim): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and St Mary's School (Blenheim) rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and St Mary's School (Blenheim) is 4th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).