State-integrated · Full Primary · Co-ed
St Mary's School (Carterton)
A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Carterton South, Carterton, with 134 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Mary's School (Carterton), Ministry school number 3013 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
134students
St Mary's School (Carterton) had 134 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 134 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
433EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
← fewer barriersmore barriers →
What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
St Mary's School (Carterton) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponatahi Christian School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 136 | 0.2 km |
| South End School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 191 | 0.5 km |
| Carterton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 178 | 0.8 km |
| Dalefield School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 75 | 3.9 km |
| Greytown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 309 | 7.8 km |
| Kuranui College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 762 | 9.2 km |
| Solway School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 240 | 10.8 km |
| Solway College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 207 | 12.2 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- St Mary's School (Carterton) vs South End School
- St Mary's School (Carterton) vs Carterton School
- St Mary's School (Carterton) vs Dalefield School
Common questions
What year levels does St Mary's School (Carterton) cover?
St Mary's School (Carterton) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend St Mary's School (Carterton)?
134 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St Mary's School (Carterton) have an enrolment zone?
No. St Mary's School (Carterton) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St Mary's School (Carterton) a state school?
St Mary's School (Carterton) is a state-integrated school.