Bohally Intermediate vs Waikawa Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
| Measure | Bohally Intermediate Blenheim, Marlborough | Waikawa Bay School Picton, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 17 | #10 of 17 |
| National rank | #887 of 1,559 | #879 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 533 | 148 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 460 |
| Total roll | 533 | 148 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.6% | 13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.8% | 35.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Picton |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.bohally.school.nz | www.waikawabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (49.3 vs 49.6).
- •Bohally Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 460).
- •Bohally Intermediate does better on roll size (533 vs 148).
- •Waikawa Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -3.6%).
- •Bohally Intermediate is the larger school with 533 students compared with 148.
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 Bohally Intermediate better than Waikawa Bay School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bohally Intermediate and Waikawa Bay School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Picton in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bohally Intermediate: 459. Waikawa Bay School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bohally Intermediate and Waikawa Bay School rank in Marlborough?
Bohally Intermediate is 11th of 17 and Waikawa Bay School is 10th of 17 among intermediate schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).