St Mary's School (Carterton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Carterton, Wellington 5713 · Carterton District
#109 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#716 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's School (Carterton)
St Mary's School (Carterton) is a state integrated 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 139 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 109th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.5%; pacific students 10.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Carterton; St Mary's School (Carterton) ranks 2nd 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%)433
- Roll size (10%)139
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.8%
- 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 St Mary's School (Carterton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 139
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.1%
- 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 St Mary's School (Carterton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Carterton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students · 194 m away
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students · 526 m away
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 751 m away
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 3.9 km away
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 7.8 km away
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students · 9.2 km away
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 11 km away
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 12 km away
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students · 12 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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126 students
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Carterton) a good school?
St Mary's School (Carterton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #109 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 St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
St Mary's School (Carterton) ranks #109 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #716 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's School (Carterton)?
St Mary's School (Carterton) had 139 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Carterton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's School (Carterton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's School (Carterton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Carterton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.