Schools in Blenheim
Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand
There are 17 schools in and around Blenheim (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 13 primary, 1 intermediate, 3 secondary. Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
17 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Blenheim schools by suburb
7 Blenheim suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Blenheim ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae
Blenheim · Full Primary · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Blenheim schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Fairhall School
Fairhall School is a full primary school serving 209 students in Blenheim. According to its September 2019 ERO review, the school promotes equitable outcomes with most students achieving at or above expectations in writing and mathematics, and almost all in reading. The school has effectively addressed boys' achievement disparity in writing and is effectively supporting accelerated progress for Māori and targeted students. Leadership is described as improvement-focused and strongly reflective, supported by clear strategic goals and engaging learning environments.
Full source-linked profile →Marlborough Girls' College
The school underwent a Te Ara Huarau review in December 2022. It has initiated significant curriculum changes at junior level and is strengthening culturally responsive teaching practices, with particular focus on better supporting Māori and Pacific heritage students. The school is developing its internal evaluation systems and has invested in professional development for staff in place-based learning and New Zealand Histories.
Full source-linked profile →Marlborough Boys' College
Marlborough Boys' College has strengthened connections with iwi and mātauranga to inform its strategic direction, and developed its graduate profile through consultation with students, whānau, staff, community, and iwi. Vertical whānau classes have fostered positive tuakana-teina learning relationships. The school is currently subject to active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Richmond View School
Richmond View School is a composite school serving 326 students in Blenheim. According to the Board Assurance Review from April 2023, the board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of February 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Blenheim schools
What schools are in Blenheim?
Blenheim has 17 schools on our records (13 primary, 1 intermediate, 3 secondary): Marlborough Boys' College, Marlborough Girls' College, Richmond View School, Blenheim School, Bohally Intermediate, Fairhall School, Grovetown School, Mayfield School (Blenheim), Redwoodtown School, Riverlands School, Springlands School, St Mary's School (Blenheim), and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Blenheim?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae ranks highest among Blenheim schools (87/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Marlborough Girls' College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Blenheim?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Blenheim does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Blenheim address.
Decile or EQI — how are Blenheim schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).