Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 55 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
274 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
139 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 176 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #626 of 1,559 | #716 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 274 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 433 |
| Total roll | 274 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.9% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 25.5% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiwhetu | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.olr.school.nz | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 56.4).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 433).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll size (274 vs 139).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -6.8%).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 139.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) better than St Mary's School (Carterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) ranks higher (60.1 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Waiwhetu and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).