Richmond View School vs Witherlea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students
| Measure | Richmond View School Blenheim, Marlborough | Witherlea School Witherlea, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 5 | #1 of 17 |
| National rank | #135 of 486 | #190 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 336 | 403 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 415 |
| Total roll | 336 | 403 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 52.2% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.1% | – |
| Māori students | 4.2% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 7.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Witherlea |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | www.rvs.school.nz | witherlea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Witherlea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 65.5).
- •Witherlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 429).
- •Witherlea School does better on roll size (403 vs 336).
- •Richmond View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs 8.3%).
- •Witherlea School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 336.
- •Richmond View School is a state integrated school while Witherlea School is a state 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 Richmond View School better than Witherlea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Witherlea School ranks higher (78.5 vs 65.5 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 Richmond View School and Witherlea School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Blenheim and Witherlea in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Richmond View School: 429. Witherlea School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Richmond View School and Witherlea School rank in Marlborough?
Richmond View School is 1st of 5 and Witherlea School is 1st of 17 among composite schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).