South End School vs Whareama School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 44 km 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
Whareama School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
| Measure | South End School Carterton, Wellington | Whareama School Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #721 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 197 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 451 |
| Total roll | 197 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7% | -1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | southend.school.nz | www.whareama.school.nz |
The verdict
- •South End School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.1 vs 45.5).
- •South End School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 451).
- •South End School does better on roll size (197 vs 51).
- •South End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -1.9%).
- •South End School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 51.
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 Whareama School?
On the Success Index (NZ), South End School ranks higher (56.1 vs 45.5 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 South End School and Whareama School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
South End School: 450. Whareama School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do South End School and Whareama School rank in Wellington?
South End School is 110th of 176 and Whareama School is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).