South End School vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 526 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
| Measure | South End School Carterton, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 176 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #721 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 | 197 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 433 |
| Total roll | 197 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | southend.school.nz | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (56.1 vs 56.4).
- •St Mary's School (Carterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 450).
- •South End School does better on roll size (197 vs 139).
- •South End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -6.8%).
- •South End School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 139.
- •South End 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 South End School better than St Mary's School (Carterton)?
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 South End School and St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Carterton and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
South End School: 450. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do South End School and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
South End School is 110th of 176 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).