Ponatahi Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Carterton, Wellington 5713 · Carterton District
#26 of 46 composite schools in Wellington
#133 of 486 nationally
About Ponatahi Christian School
Ponatahi Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Carterton, in the Carterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 137 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 26th of 46 ranked composite schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 0.7%; pacific students 0.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Carterton; Ponatahi Christian School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)431
- Roll size (10%)137
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.3%
- 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 Ponatahi Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 431
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 137
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.7%
- 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 Ponatahi Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ponatahi Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ponatahi Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ponatahi Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 194 m away
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students · 340 m away
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 937 m away
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 3.8 km away
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 7.6 km away
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students · 9.0 km away
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 11 km away
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students · 12 km away
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 12 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ponatahi Christian School a good school?
Ponatahi Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 of 46 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 Ponatahi Christian School rank in Wellington?
Ponatahi Christian School ranks #26 of 46 composite schools in Wellington and #133 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ponatahi Christian School?
Ponatahi Christian School had 137 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Ponatahi Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ponatahi Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Ponatahi Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponatahi Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.