State-integrated · Composite · Co-ed
Ponatahi Christian School
A state-integrated composite (years 1–13) in Carterton South, Carterton, with 136 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ponatahi Christian School, Ministry school number 528 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
136students
Ponatahi Christian School had 136 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 136 students on the roll, so they sum to about 101%, 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
431EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Ponatahi Christian School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School (Carterton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 134 | 0.2 km |
| South End School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 191 | 0.3 km |
| Carterton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 178 | 0.9 km |
| Dalefield School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 75 | 3.8 km |
| Greytown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 309 | 7.6 km |
| Kuranui College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 762 | 9.0 km |
| Solway School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 240 | 11.0 km |
| Gladstone School (Masterton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 184 | 12.3 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
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Common questions
What year levels does Ponatahi Christian School cover?
Ponatahi Christian School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Ponatahi Christian School?
136 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Ponatahi Christian School have an enrolment zone?
No. Ponatahi Christian School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Ponatahi Christian School a state school?
Ponatahi Christian School is a state-integrated school.