Schools in Carterton District, Wellington (2026)
6 schools · 915 students · 4 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 450.
Carterton District, in Wellington, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 915 students. By level there are 5 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 4 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Carterton District's schools is 450, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Gladstone School (Masterton) (71.1, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Ponatahi Christian School (65.6, top 50% of composite schools nationally), and St Mary's School (Carterton) (56.4, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are South End School (197 students), Gladstone School (Masterton) (186 students), Carterton School (180 students).
Ranked schools in Carterton District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 171Gladstone School (Masterton)Gladstone · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 186 students
- 266Ponatahi Christian SchoolCarterton · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 137 students
- 356St Mary's School (Carterton)Carterton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 139 students
- 456South End SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 197 students
- 544Dalefield SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 76 students
- 640Carterton SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 180 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladstone School (Masterton) Gladstone · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 71.1 Top 25% | 417 | 186 |
| 2 | Ponatahi Christian School Carterton · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 65.6 Top 50% | 431 | 137 |
| 3 | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 56.4 Top 50% | 433 | 139 |
| 4 | South End School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.1 Top 50% | 450 | 197 |
| 5 | Dalefield School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 43.9 Lower 50% | 463 | 76 |
| 6 | Carterton School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.6 Lower 50% | 471 | 180 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Carterton District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carterton District?
Gladstone School (Masterton) is the highest-ranked school in Carterton District with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Carterton District?
Carterton District has 6 schools (5 full primary, 1 composite) educating 915 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Carterton District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Carterton District is 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.