Schools in Carterton, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 729 students · 3 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 450.
Ranked schools in Carterton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 166Ponatahi Christian SchoolCarterton · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 137 students
- 256St Mary's School (Carterton)Carterton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 139 students
- 356South End SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 197 students
- 444Dalefield SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 76 students
- 540Carterton SchoolCarterton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 180 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponatahi Christian School Carterton · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 65.6 Top 50% | 431 | 137 |
| 2 | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 56.4 Top 50% | 433 | 139 |
| 3 | South End School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.1 Top 50% | 450 | 197 |
| 4 | Dalefield School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 43.9 Lower 50% | 463 | 76 |
| 5 | Carterton School Carterton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.6 Lower 50% | 471 | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carterton?
Ponatahi Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Carterton with a Success Index (NZ) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Carterton?
Carterton has 5 schools (1 composite, 4 full primary) educating 729 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Carterton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Carterton is 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.