Marlborough Girls' College vs Rapaura School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students
Rapaura School
Rapaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
| Measure | Marlborough Girls' College Springlands, Marlborough | Rapaura School Rapaura, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 5 | #3 of 17 |
| National rank | #172 of 486 | #572 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 961 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 418 |
| Total roll | 961 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.2% | -27.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 60% | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springlands | Rapaura |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.mgc.school.nz | www.rapaura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rapaura School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.5 vs 59.8).
- •Rapaura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 455).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll size (961 vs 110).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -27.1%).
- •Marlborough Girls' College is the larger school with 961 students compared with 110.
- •Marlborough Girls' College is girls and Rapaura 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 Girls' College better than Rapaura School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rapaura School ranks higher (62.5 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 Marlborough Girls' College and Rapaura School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Springlands and Rapaura in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marlborough Girls' College: 455. Rapaura School: 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marlborough Girls' College and Rapaura School rank in Marlborough?
Marlborough Girls' College is 2nd of 5 and Rapaura School is 3rd of 17 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).