Marlborough Boys' College vs Richmond View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students
| Measure | Marlborough Boys' College Blenheim, Marlborough | Richmond View School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 5 | #1 of 5 |
| National rank | #217 of 486 | #135 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 999 | 336 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 429 |
| Total roll | 999 | 336 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.4% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.1% | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | 59.1% |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 4.2% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 3% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.marlboroughboys.school.nz | www.rvs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Richmond View School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 52.8).
- •Richmond View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 456).
- •Marlborough Boys' College does better on roll size (999 vs 336).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs 9.4%).
- •Richmond View School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81.8% vs 71.1%).
- •Marlborough Boys' College is the larger school with 999 students compared with 336.
- •Marlborough Boys' College is a state school while Richmond View School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marlborough Boys' College is boys and Richmond View 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 Richmond View School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Richmond View School ranks higher (65.5 vs 52.8 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 Marlborough Boys' College and Richmond View School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marlborough Boys' College: 456. Richmond View School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marlborough Boys' College and Richmond View School rank in Marlborough?
Marlborough Boys' College is 3rd of 5 and Richmond View School is 1st of 5 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).