State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Marlborough Boys' College
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Whitney East, Blenheim, with 1,025 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Marlborough Boys' College, Ministry school number 288 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
1,025students
Marlborough Boys' College had 1,025 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 1,025 students on the roll, so they sum to about 128%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
456EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Marlborough Boys' College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School (Blenheim) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 171 | 0.2 km |
| Whitney Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 369 | 0.5 km |
| Blenheim School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 144 | 0.9 km |
| Redwoodtown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 308 | 1.3 km |
| Richmond View School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 330 | 1.3 km |
| Marlborough Girls' College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 960 | 1.6 km |
| Bohally Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 532 | 1.8 km |
| Mayfield School (Blenheim) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 97 | 2.1 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Marlborough Boys' College cover?
Marlborough Boys' College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Marlborough Boys' College?
1,025 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Marlborough Boys' College have an enrolment zone?
No. Marlborough Boys' College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Marlborough Boys' College a state school?
Marlborough Boys' College is a state school.