Rapaura School vs Witherlea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rapaura School
Rapaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students
| Measure | Rapaura School Rapaura, Marlborough | Witherlea School Witherlea, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #3 of 17 | #1 of 17 |
| National rank | #572 of 1,559 | #190 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 110 | 403 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 415 |
| Total roll | 110 | 403 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.1% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.3% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rapaura | Witherlea |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.rapaura.school.nz/ | witherlea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Witherlea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 62.5).
- •Witherlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 418).
- •Witherlea School does better on roll size (403 vs 110).
- •Witherlea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs -27.1%).
- •Witherlea School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 110.
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 Rapaura School better than Witherlea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Witherlea School ranks higher (78.5 vs 62.5 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 Rapaura School and Witherlea School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Rapaura and Witherlea in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rapaura School: 418. Witherlea School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rapaura School and Witherlea School rank in Marlborough?
Rapaura School is 3rd of 17 and Witherlea School is 1st of 17 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).