Kuranui College vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
| Measure | Kuranui College Greytown, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 46 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #157 of 486 | #716 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 748 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 433 |
| Total roll | 748 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.4% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.8% | – |
| Māori students | 25.3% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greytown | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kuranuicollege.school.nz | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kuranui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 56.4).
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 468).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll size (748 vs 139).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.4% vs -6.8%).
- •Kuranui College is the larger school with 748 students compared with 139.
- •Kuranui College 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 Kuranui College better than St Mary's School (Carterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kuranui College ranks higher (61.7 vs 56.4 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 Kuranui College and St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Greytown and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kuranui College: 468. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kuranui College and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
Kuranui College is 28th of 46 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).