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Riverlands School

Blenheim · Marlborough Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Riverlands School

Riverlands School is a co-educational full primary school in Blenheim, within the Marlborough Region, operating in the state sector, with 185 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 467. The school has been open since 1906.

With 185 students on roll, Riverlands School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 45% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 467, which is close to the national average of 463. That means the roll faces a broadly typical level of socio-economic challenge compared with schools across Aotearoa.

82.2% of students identify as European, so the school has a strongly homogeneous roll. Students of Asian descent make up 9.2%.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.5 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 152 · 82.2%
Pasifika 6 · 3.2%
Asian 17 · 9.2%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 10 · 5.4%

Total roll recorded: 185 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

185Students on rollLarger than 45% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
467Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.65Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.5Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Marlborough Region
Blenheim 41.5238° S · 173.9850° E
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Nearby schools

Marlborough Boys' CollegeBlenheim · Secondary (Year 9-15) 2.6 km Redwoodtown SchoolBlenheim · Full Primary 2.7 km St Mary's School (Blenheim)Blenheim · Full Primary 2.8 km Blenheim SchoolBlenheim · Contributing 2.9 km Whitney Street SchoolBlenheim · Contributing 3 km Witherlea SchoolBlenheim · Contributing 3.1 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingMedium urban area
  • Territorial authorityMarlborough District
  • Education regionNelson, Marlborough, West Coast
  • Regional councilMarlborough Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryYes — students start in cohorts
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1906
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