Marlborough Girls' College vs Whitney Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
| Measure | Marlborough Girls' College Springlands, Marlborough | Whitney Street School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 5 | #13 of 17 |
| National rank | #172 of 486 | #1091 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 961 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 474 |
| Total roll | 961 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.2% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 60% | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 33.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springlands | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.mgc.school.nz | www.whitneystreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marlborough Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.8 vs 40.9).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 474).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll size (961 vs 389).
- •Marlborough Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -3.5%).
- •Marlborough Girls' College is the larger school with 961 students compared with 389.
- •Marlborough Girls' College is girls and Whitney Street 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 Whitney Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marlborough Girls' College ranks higher (59.8 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 Marlborough Girls' College and Whitney Street School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springlands and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marlborough Girls' College: 455. Whitney Street School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marlborough Girls' College and Whitney Street School rank in Marlborough?
Marlborough Girls' College is 2nd of 5 and Whitney Street School is 13th of 17 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).