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Whitney Street 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 Whitney Street School

Whitney Street School is a co-educational contributing school in Blenheim, within the Marlborough Region, operating in the state sector, with 389 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 474. The school has been open since 1953.

With 389 students on roll, Whitney Street School is a large school — larger than about 72% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 474, 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.

The largest group is European at 69.9%, with a meaningful Asian community at 16.6% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.46 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 265 · 69.9%
Pasifika 37 · 9.8%
Asian 63 · 16.6%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 12 · 3.2%
Other 2 · 0.5%

Total roll recorded: 389 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

389Students on rollLarger than 72% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
474Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.91Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.46Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Marlborough Region
Blenheim 41.5200° S · 173.9488° E
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Nearby schools

St Mary's School (Blenheim)Blenheim · Full Primary 0.4 km Marlborough Boys' CollegeBlenheim · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.5 km Richmond View SchoolBlenheim · Composite 0.8 km Blenheim SchoolBlenheim · Contributing 1.2 km Redwoodtown SchoolBlenheim · Full Primary 1.2 km Marlborough Girls' CollegeBlenheim · Secondary (Year 9-15) 1.4 km

School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • 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
  • Opened1953
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