Ferndale Te Ahu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Merivale, Canterbury 8146 · Christchurch City
About Ferndale Te Ahu
Ferndale Te Ahu is a state special school located in Merivale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 140 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Ferndale Te Ahu does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 32.1%; pacific students 12.1%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Merivale.
Published measures
All figures published for Ferndale Te Ahu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 140
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ferndale Te Ahu has changed over time.
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Schools near Ferndale Te Ahu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 121 m away
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students · 227 m away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 371 m away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 664 m away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 896 m away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.2 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.3 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 1.3 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.3 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale Te Ahu a good school?
Ferndale Te Ahu is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Ferndale Te Ahu rank in Canterbury?
Ferndale Te Ahu is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ferndale Te Ahu?
Ferndale Te Ahu had 140 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Ferndale Te Ahu a primary school or a secondary school?
Ferndale Te Ahu is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ferndale Te Ahu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferndale Te Ahu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.