Overview
Witherlea School is a state contributing school in Witherlea, Marlborough. It is a co-educational school. The school has 372 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Marlborough District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District
RegionMarlborough
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7201
MoE School ID3075
Student Demographics
Total Roll372
European/Pakeha74.5%
Maori15.9%
Pacific7.3%
Asian11%
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 EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)