St Mary's School (Blenheim) vs Whitney Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Marlborough, New Zealand, 423 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
176 students
Whitney Street School
Blenheim ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
389 students
| Measure | St Mary's School (Blenheim) Blenheim, Marlborough | Whitney Street School Blenheim, Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 17 | #13 of 17 |
| National rank | #622 of 1,559 | #1091 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 176 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 474 |
| Total roll | 176 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.3% | 33.2% |
| Pacific students | 17% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blenheim | Blenheim |
| region | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| Website | stmb.school.nz/ | www.whitneystreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 40.9).
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 474).
- โขWhitney Street School does better on roll size (389 vs 176).
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -3.5%).
- โขWhitney Street School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 176.
- โขSt Mary's School (Blenheim) is a state integrated school while Whitney Street 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim) better than Whitney Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Blenheim) ranks higher (60.3 vs 40.9 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 St Mary's School (Blenheim) and Whitney Street School?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Blenheim and Blenheim in Marlborough.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's School (Blenheim): 440. Whitney Street School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's School (Blenheim) and Whitney Street School rank in Marlborough?
St Mary's School (Blenheim) is 4th of 17 and Whitney Street School is 13th of 17 among full primary schools in Marlborough on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).