Fairhall School vs Whitney Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 4.5 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
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
| Measure | Fairhall School Fairhall, Marlborough | Whitney Street School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 17 | #13 of 17 |
| National rank | #336 of 1,559 | #1091 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 183 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 474 |
| Total roll | 183 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.4% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 33.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairhall | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.fairhall.school.nz | www.whitneystreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairhall School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.4 vs 40.9).
- •Fairhall School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 474).
- •Whitney Street School does better on roll size (389 vs 183).
- •Whitney Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.5% vs -5.4%).
- •Whitney Street School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 183.
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 Whitney Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairhall School ranks higher (72.4 vs 40.9 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 Whitney Street School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fairhall and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairhall School: 391. Whitney Street School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairhall School and Whitney Street School rank in Marlborough?
Fairhall School is 2nd of 17 and Whitney Street School is 13th of 17 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).