South End School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Carterton, Wellington 5713 · Carterton District
#110 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#721 of 1,559 nationally
About South End School
South End 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 197 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 110th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (51th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.9%; pacific students 1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Carterton; South End School ranks 3rd 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%)450
- Roll size (10%)197
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7%
- 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 South End School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 197
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- 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 South End School has changed over time.
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Schools near South End School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students · 340 m away
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 526 m away
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 1.3 km away
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 3.6 km away
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 7.3 km away
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students · 8.7 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 · 13 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whareama School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
Kahutara School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South End School a good school?
South End School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #110 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 South End School rank in Wellington?
South End School ranks #110 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #721 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South End School?
South End School had 197 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is South End School a primary school or a secondary school?
South End School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South End School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South End School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.