Carterton School vs Gladstone School (Masterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
| Measure | Carterton School Carterton, Wellington | Gladstone School (Masterton) Gladstone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #136 of 176 | #70 of 176 |
| National rank | #1116 of 1,559 | #366 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 180 | 186 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 417 |
| Total roll | 180 | 186 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.2% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 43.9% | 24.7% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Gladstone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.carterton.school.nz/ | www.gladstone1.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.1 vs 39.6).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 471).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) does better on roll size (186 vs 180).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -13.2%).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) is the larger school with 186 students compared with 180.
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 Carterton School better than Gladstone School (Masterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gladstone School (Masterton) ranks higher (71.1 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carterton School and Gladstone School (Masterton)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Gladstone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carterton School: 471. Gladstone School (Masterton): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carterton School and Gladstone School (Masterton) rank in Wellington?
Carterton School is 136th of 176 and Gladstone School (Masterton) is 70th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).