Marlborough Boys' College vs Rai Valley Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Boys' College
Blenheim · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
999 students
Rai Valley Area School
Rai Valley · State composite · Years 1–13
109 students
| Measure | Marlborough Boys' College Blenheim, Marlborough | Rai Valley Area School Rai Valley, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 5 | #5 of 5 |
| National rank | #217 of 486 | #334 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 999 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 490 |
| Total roll | 999 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.4% | -8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 11.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Rai Valley |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.marlboroughboys.school.nz | www.rai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marlborough Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.8 vs 36.1).
- •Marlborough Boys' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 490).
- •Marlborough Boys' College does better on roll size (999 vs 109).
- •Marlborough Boys' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.4% vs -8.8%).
- •Marlborough Boys' College is the larger school with 999 students compared with 109.
- •Marlborough Boys' College is boys and Rai Valley Area School is co-educational.
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 Marlborough Boys' College better than Rai Valley Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marlborough Boys' College ranks higher (52.8 vs 36.1 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 Marlborough Boys' College and Rai Valley Area School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Rai Valley in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marlborough Boys' College: 456. Rai Valley Area School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marlborough Boys' College and Rai Valley Area School rank in Marlborough?
Marlborough Boys' College is 3rd of 5 and Rai Valley Area School is 5th of 5 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).