Redwoodtown School vs Richmond View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 917 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students
| Measure | Redwoodtown School Redwoodtown, Marlborough | Richmond View School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 17 | #1 of 5 |
| National rank | #1263 of 1,559 | #135 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 317 | 336 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 429 |
| Total roll | 317 | 336 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.6% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59.1% |
| Māori students | 24.3% | 4.2% |
| Pacific students | 14.8% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Redwoodtown | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.redwoodtown.school.nz | www.rvs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Richmond View School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 32.7).
- •Richmond View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 493).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll size (336 vs 317).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -0.6%).
- •Richmond View School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 317.
- •Redwoodtown School is a state school while Richmond View School 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 Redwoodtown School better than Richmond View School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Richmond View School ranks higher (65.5 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 Redwoodtown School and Richmond View School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Redwoodtown and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwoodtown School: 493. Richmond View School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwoodtown School and Richmond View School rank in Marlborough?
Redwoodtown School is 16th of 17 and Richmond View School is 1st of 5 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).