Blenheim School vs Whitney Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
| Measure | Blenheim School Blenheim, Marlborough | Whitney Street School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 17 | #13 of 17 |
| National rank | #1227 of 1,559 | #1091 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 474 |
| Total roll | 155 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 78.7% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.8% | 33.2% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.blenheim.school.nz | www.whitneystreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whitney Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.9 vs 34.3).
- •Whitney Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 501).
- •Whitney Street School does better on roll size (389 vs 155).
- •Blenheim School does better on roll growth (5 years) (78.7% vs -3.5%).
- •Whitney Street School is the larger school with 389 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 Whitney Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whitney Street School ranks higher (40.9 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 Whitney Street School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blenheim School: 501. Whitney Street School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blenheim School and Whitney Street School rank in Marlborough?
Blenheim School is 15th of 17 and Whitney Street School is 13th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).