Fairhall School vs Richmond View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 3.9 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
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students
| Measure | Fairhall School Fairhall, Marlborough | Richmond View School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 17 | #1 of 5 |
| National rank | #336 of 1,559 | #135 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 183 | 336 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 429 |
| Total roll | 183 | 336 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.4% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59.1% |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairhall | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.fairhall.school.nz | www.rvs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairhall School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.4 vs 65.5).
- •Fairhall School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 429).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll size (336 vs 183).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -5.4%).
- •Richmond View School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 183.
- •Fairhall School is a state school while Richmond View School 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 Fairhall School better than Richmond View School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairhall School ranks higher (72.4 vs 65.5 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 Richmond View School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Fairhall and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairhall School: 391. Richmond View School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairhall School and Richmond View School rank in Marlborough?
Fairhall School is 2nd of 17 and Richmond View School is 1st of 5 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).