Carlton School vs St George's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 920 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 George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
| Measure | Carlton School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St George's School Whanganui, 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 | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 265 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | – |
| Total roll | 265 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.9% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carltonschool.co.nz | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton School does better on roll size (265 vs 137).
- •St George's School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs 6%).
- •Carlton School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 137.
- •Carlton School is a state school while St George's School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 George's School?
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 George's School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carlton School and St George's School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carlton School is 63rd of 111 and St George's School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).