St Annes School (Newtown) vs St Mary's School (Carterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 70 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
221 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
139 students
| Measure | St Annes School (Newtown) Newtown, Wellington | St Mary's School (Carterton) Carterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 176 | #109 of 176 |
| National rank | #505 of 1,559 | #716 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 221 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 433 |
| Total roll | 221 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42.3% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.5% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 31.7% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newtown | Carterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-annes.school.nz | www.saintmarys.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Annes School (Newtown) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.8 vs 56.4).
- โขSt Mary's School (Carterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 435).
- โขSt Annes School (Newtown) does better on roll size (221 vs 139).
- โขSt Annes School (Newtown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.3% vs -6.8%).
- โขSt Annes School (Newtown) is the larger school with 221 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 St Annes School (Newtown) better than St Mary's School (Carterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Annes School (Newtown) ranks higher (64.8 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 St Annes School (Newtown) and St Mary's School (Carterton)?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Carterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Annes School (Newtown): 435. St Mary's School (Carterton): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Annes School (Newtown) and St Mary's School (Carterton) rank in Wellington?
St Annes School (Newtown) is 88th of 176 and St Mary's School (Carterton) is 109th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).