Dalefield School vs Ponatahi Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students
| Measure | Dalefield School Carterton, Wellington | Ponatahi Christian School Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 176 | #26 of 46 |
| National rank | #1021 of 1,559 | #133 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 76 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 431 |
| Total roll | 76 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.1% | 7.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.dalefield.school.nz | www.ponatahi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ponatahi Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.6 vs 43.9).
- •Ponatahi Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 463).
- •Ponatahi Christian School does better on roll size (137 vs 76).
- •Dalefield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.1% vs 7.3%).
- •Ponatahi Christian School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 76.
- •Dalefield School is a state school while Ponatahi Christian School is a state integrated 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 Dalefield School better than Ponatahi Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ponatahi Christian School ranks higher (65.6 vs 43.9 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 Dalefield School and Ponatahi Christian School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dalefield School: 463. Ponatahi Christian School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dalefield School and Ponatahi Christian School rank in Wellington?
Dalefield School is 131st of 176 and Ponatahi Christian School is 26th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).