Picton School vs Waikawa Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 3.9 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
Waikawa Bay School
Picton · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
| Measure | Picton School Picton, Marlborough | Waikawa Bay School Picton, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 17 | #10 of 17 |
| National rank | #1209 of 1,559 | #879 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 124 | 148 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 460 |
| Total roll | 124 | 148 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 57.3% | 35.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Picton | Picton |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.picton.school.nz/ | www.waikawabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waikawa Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 34.9).
- •Waikawa Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 493).
- •Waikawa Bay School does better on roll size (148 vs 124).
- •Waikawa Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs 11.2%).
- •Waikawa Bay School is the larger school with 148 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 Waikawa Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikawa Bay School ranks higher (49.6 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 Waikawa Bay School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Picton and Picton in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Picton School: 493. Waikawa Bay School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Picton School and Waikawa Bay School rank in Marlborough?
Picton School is 14th of 17 and Waikawa Bay School is 10th of 17 among contributing schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).