Greytown School vs Ponatahi Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students
| Measure | Greytown School Greytown, Wellington | Ponatahi Christian School Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 176 | #26 of 46 |
| National rank | #471 of 1,559 | #133 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 311 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 431 |
| Total roll | 311 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 7.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greytown | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.greytown.school.nz | www.ponatahi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (66.3 vs 65.6).
- •Greytown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 431).
- •Greytown School does better on roll size (311 vs 137).
- •Ponatahi Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.3% vs -11.8%).
- •Greytown School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 137.
- •Greytown 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 Greytown School better than Ponatahi Christian 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 Greytown School and Ponatahi Christian School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Greytown and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greytown School: 414. Ponatahi Christian School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greytown School and Ponatahi Christian School rank in Wellington?
Greytown School is 82nd of 176 and Ponatahi Christian School is 26th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).