Carlton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#63 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1157 of 1,559 nationally
About Carlton School
Carlton School is a state contributing located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 265 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 63rd of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (77th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.9%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Carlton School ranks 9th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)507
- Roll size (10%)265
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 507
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 265
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 38.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Carlton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Carlton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 166 m away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 757 m away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 822 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 839 m away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 885 m away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 885 m away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 920 m away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 990 m away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.2 km away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Putiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Turakina School
Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
Levin School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton School a good school?
Carlton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #63 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carlton School ranks #63 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1157 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Carlton School?
Carlton School had 265 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Carlton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Carlton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Carlton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.