Fairhall School vs Marlborough Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhall School
Fairhall · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students
| Measure | Fairhall School Fairhall, Marlborough | Marlborough Girls' College Springlands, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 17 | #2 of 5 |
| National rank | #336 of 1,559 | #172 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 183 | 961 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 455 |
| Total roll | 183 | 961 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.4% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 60% |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Fairhall | Springlands |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.fairhall.school.nz | www.mgc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairhall School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.4 vs 59.8).
- •Fairhall School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 455).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll size (961 vs 183).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -5.4%).
- •Marlborough Girls' College is the larger school with 961 students compared with 183.
- •Fairhall School is co-educational and Marlborough Girls' College is girls.
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 Fairhall School better than Marlborough Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairhall School ranks higher (72.4 vs 59.8 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 Fairhall School and Marlborough Girls' College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fairhall and Springlands in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairhall School: 391. Marlborough Girls' College: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairhall School and Marlborough Girls' College rank in Marlborough?
Fairhall School is 2nd of 17 and Marlborough Girls' College is 2nd of 5 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).