St Marys School

St Mary’s School, Carterton

At St Mary’s School we will endeavour to ensure your children benefit physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually during their time here.  We are a decile 6 school with a maximum role of 130, our average role is around 75-85 students.

The School Crest is that of the St. Brigid's Cross.  This is the emblem of the Brigidine Sisters who arrived in New Zealand 100 years ago and started teaching at this school in 1917.

Our Mission

Saint Mary’s Profile

Catholic Integrated Primary, Years 1-8

• • Family atmosphere
  • Supportive Parents and ‘Friends’ Fundraising
  • Senior students support the younger children
  • Children come from the wider Wairarapa area
  • Swimming Pool on-site
  • Spacious Grounds and adventure playground
  • School hall
  • Four classrooms plus assembly / arts room
  • Small Classes in Junior area
  • Comprehensive library
  • Computers in classrooms and a laptop set which the classrooms share
  • Data Projectors in each classroom and assembly room
  • Many sports opportunities and a long history of  excellence
  • Regular whole-school events such as Pet day
  • Bi-annual school production
  • Mini Mary’s preschool sessions for four year olds on Wednesday afternoons in the junior classroom
  • Senior camps and/or EOTC weeks

Principal – Mrs Deirdre O’Flynn

• Saint Mary’s School
• King Street, Carterton. 5713
• Phone 06 379 7171; Fax 06 379 7173; Cell 021 0268 2295