Dalefield School vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.9 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
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
| Measure | Dalefield School Carterton, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 176 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #1021 of 1,559 | #716 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 76 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 433 |
| Total roll | 76 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.1% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.dalefield.school.nz | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.4 vs 43.9).
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 463).
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) does better on roll size (139 vs 76).
- •Dalefield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.1% vs -6.8%).
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) is the larger school with 139 students compared with 76.
- •Dalefield School is a state school while St Mary's School (Carterton) 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 St Mary's School (Carterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Carterton) ranks higher (56.4 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 St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dalefield School: 463. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dalefield School and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
Dalefield School is 131st of 176 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).