Dalefield School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Carterton, Wellington 5791 · Carterton District
#131 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1021 of 1,559 nationally
About Dalefield School
Dalefield School is a state full primary located in Carterton, in the Carterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 76 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 131st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.7%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Carterton; Dalefield School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)76
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)43.1%
- 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 Dalefield School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 76
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 43.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Dalefield School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dalefield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students · 3.6 km away
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students · 3.8 km away
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 3.9 km away
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 4.5 km away
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 6.5 km away
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students · 7.8 km away
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 13 km away
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalefield School a good school?
Dalefield School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #131 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Dalefield School rank in Wellington?
Dalefield School ranks #131 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1021 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dalefield School?
Dalefield School had 76 students in 2026, a change of +43% over five years.
Is Dalefield School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dalefield School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dalefield School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Dalefield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.