New ZealandMarlboroughBlenheimSt Mary's School (Blenheim)

St Mary's School (Blenheim)

State IntegratedFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Blenheim, Marlborough · Medium urban area
office@stmb.school.nz 03-5789494
Roll168enrolled students
EQI440-15 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState Integrated
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State Integrated
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI440
vs National-15 (avg 455)
Roll168
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingMedium urban area
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St Mary's School (Blenheim)

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
440-23
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
168
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
17.9%-14.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
18.5%+6.7pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State Integrated
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

St Mary's School (Blenheim) is a state integrated full primary school in Blenheim, Marlborough. It is a co-educational school. The school has 168 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District
RegionMarlborough
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7201
MoE School ID3012

Student Demographics

Total Roll168
European/Pakeha35.7%
Maori17.9%
Pacific18.5%
Asian43.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
35.7%
Maori
17.9%
Pacific
18.5%
Asian
43.5%
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)