Picton School vs Queen Charlotte College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picton School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
124 students
Queen Charlotte College
Picton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
351 students
| Measure | Picton School Picton, Marlborough | Queen Charlotte College Picton, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 17 | #4 of 5 |
| National rank | #1209 of 1,559 | #304 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 124 | 351 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 491 |
| Total roll | 124 | 351 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.2% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 41.9% |
| Māori students | 57.3% | 50.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Picton | Picton |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.picton.school.nz/ | www.qcc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queen Charlotte College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.9 vs 34.9).
- •Queen Charlotte College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 493).
- •Queen Charlotte College does better on roll size (351 vs 124).
- •Picton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.2% vs 5.4%).
- •Queen Charlotte College is the larger school with 351 students compared with 124.
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 Picton School better than Queen Charlotte College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queen Charlotte College ranks higher (39.9 vs 34.9 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 Picton School and Queen Charlotte College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Picton and Picton in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Picton School: 493. Queen Charlotte College: 491. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Picton School and Queen Charlotte College rank in Marlborough?
Picton School is 14th of 17 and Queen Charlotte College is 4th of 5 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).