Carlton School vs St Dominic's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 839 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students
| Measure | Carlton School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Dominic's College Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #63 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1157 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 265 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | – |
| Total roll | 265 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Gonville |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carltonschool.co.nz | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 |
The verdict
- •Carlton School does better on roll size (265 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs 6%).
- •Carlton School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 51.
- •Carlton School is a state school while St Dominic's College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Carlton School is co-educational and St Dominic's College is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton School better than St Dominic's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlton School and St Dominic's College?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Gonville in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carlton School and St Dominic's College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carlton School is 63rd of 111 and St Dominic's College is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).