Overview
Marlborough Boys' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Blenheim, Marlborough. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,038 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 456 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Marlborough District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District
RegionMarlborough
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7201
MoE School ID288
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,038
European/Pakeha79.5%
Maori24.5%
Pacific10.4%
Asian9.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI456
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)