Ponatahi Christian School vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 194 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
137 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
139 students
| Measure | Ponatahi Christian School Carterton, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 46 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #133 of 486 | #716 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 137 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 433 |
| Total roll | 137 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.3% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 0.7% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ponatahi.school.nz/ | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPonatahi Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.6 vs 56.4).
- โขPonatahi Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 433).
- โขSt Mary's School (Carterton) does better on roll size (139 vs 137).
- โขPonatahi Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.3% vs -6.8%).
- โขSt Mary's School (Carterton) is the larger school with 139 students compared with 137.
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 Ponatahi Christian School better than St Mary's School (Carterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ponatahi Christian School ranks higher (65.6 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 Ponatahi Christian School and St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Carterton and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ponatahi Christian School: 431. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ponatahi Christian School and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
Ponatahi Christian School is 26th of 46 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).