Redwoodtown School vs St Mary's School (Blenheim)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
| Measure | Redwoodtown School Redwoodtown, Marlborough | St Mary's School (Blenheim) Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 17 | #4 of 17 |
| National rank | #1263 of 1,559 | #622 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 317 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 440 |
| Total roll | 317 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.6% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.3% | 19.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.8% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Redwoodtown | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.redwoodtown.school.nz | stmb.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 32.7).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 493).
- •Redwoodtown School does better on roll size (317 vs 176).
- •St Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -0.6%).
- •Redwoodtown School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 176.
- •Redwoodtown School is a state school while St Mary's School (Blenheim) 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks higher (60.3 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Redwoodtown and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwoodtown School: 493. St Mary's School (Blenheim): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwoodtown School and St Mary's School (Blenheim) rank in Marlborough?
Redwoodtown School is 16th of 17 and St Mary's School (Blenheim) is 4th of 17 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).