Carterton School vs Kuranui College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 9.9 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
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
| Measure | Carterton School Carterton, Wellington | Kuranui College Greytown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 176 | #28 of 46 |
| National rank | #1116 of 1,559 | #157 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 180 | 748 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 468 |
| Total roll | 180 | 748 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.2% | 45.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 43.9% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Greytown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.carterton.school.nz/ | kuranuicollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kuranui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 39.6).
- •Kuranui College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 471).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll size (748 vs 180).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.4% vs -13.2%).
- •Kuranui College is the larger school with 748 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 Kuranui College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kuranui College ranks higher (61.7 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 Kuranui College?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Greytown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carterton School: 471. Kuranui College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carterton School and Kuranui College rank in Wellington?
Carterton School is 136th of 176 and Kuranui College is 28th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).