Mayfield School (Blenheim) vs St Mary's School (Blenheim)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Mayfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
| Measure | Mayfield School (Blenheim) Mayfield, Marlborough | St Mary's School (Blenheim) Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 17 | #4 of 17 |
| National rank | #1463 of 1,559 | #622 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 102 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 440 |
| Total roll | 102 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.2% | 19.3% |
| Pacific students | 22.5% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mayfield | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.mayfield.school.nz/ | stmb.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 22.7).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 517).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on roll size (176 vs 102).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -19.3%).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) is the larger school with 176 students compared with 102.
- •Mayfield School (Blenheim) is a state school while St Mary's School (Blenheim) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mayfield School (Blenheim) better than St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks higher (60.3 vs 22.7 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 Mayfield School (Blenheim) and St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mayfield School (Blenheim): 517. St Mary's School (Blenheim): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mayfield School (Blenheim) and St Mary's School (Blenheim) rank in Marlborough?
Mayfield School (Blenheim) is 17th of 17 and St Mary's School (Blenheim) is 4th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).