Picton School vs Redwoodtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picton School
Picton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
124 students
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
317 students
| Measure | Picton School Picton, Marlborough | Redwoodtown School Redwoodtown, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 17 | #16 of 17 |
| National rank | #1209 of 1,559 | #1263 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 124 | 317 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 493 |
| Total roll | 124 | 317 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.2% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 57.3% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Picton | Redwoodtown |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.picton.school.nz/ | www.redwoodtown.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPicton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.9 vs 32.7).
- โขRedwoodtown School does better on roll size (317 vs 124).
- โขPicton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.2% vs -0.6%).
- โขRedwoodtown School is the larger school with 317 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 Redwoodtown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Picton School ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.7 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 Picton School and Redwoodtown School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Picton and Redwoodtown in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Picton School: 493. Redwoodtown School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Picton School and Redwoodtown School rank in Marlborough?
Picton School is 14th of 17 and Redwoodtown School is 16th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).