Richmond View School vs St Mary's School (Blenheim)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
| Measure | Richmond View School Blenheim, Marlborough | St Mary's School (Blenheim) Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 5 | #4 of 17 |
| National rank | #135 of 486 | #622 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 336 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 440 |
| Total roll | 336 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 52.2% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.1% | – |
| Māori students | 4.2% | 19.3% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.rvs.school.nz | stmb.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond View School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 60.3).
- •Richmond View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 440).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll size (336 vs 176).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs 7.1%).
- •Richmond View School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 176.
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 Richmond View School better than St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Richmond View School ranks higher (65.5 vs 60.3 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 Richmond View School and St Mary's School (Blenheim)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Richmond View School: 429. St Mary's School (Blenheim): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Richmond View School and St Mary's School (Blenheim) rank in Marlborough?
Richmond View School is 1st of 5 and St Mary's School (Blenheim) is 4th of 17 among composite schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).