Overview
Carlton School is a state contributing school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 261 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 507 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4501
MoE School ID2345
Student Demographics
Total Roll261
European/Pakeha57.5%
Maori39.8%
Pacific5.4%
Asian7.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI507
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)