Fernworth Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Strathern, Southland 9812 · Invercargill City
#43 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1325 of 1,559 nationally
About Fernworth Primary School
Fernworth Primary School is a state contributing located in Strathern, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 266 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (77th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.7%; pacific students 16.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)535
- Roll size (10%)266
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fernworth Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 535
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 266
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.5%
- 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 Fernworth Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fernworth Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 758 m away
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students · 970 m away
Aurora College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
579 students · 1.1 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 1.5 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students · 2.2 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 2.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 2.5 km away
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 2.7 km away
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Bluff School
Bluff · State full primary · Years 1–8
115 students
Te Tipua School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fernworth Primary School a good school?
Fernworth Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 of 48 in Southland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fernworth Primary School rank in Southland?
Fernworth Primary School ranks #43 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1325 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fernworth Primary School?
Fernworth Primary School had 266 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Fernworth Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fernworth Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fernworth Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fernworth Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.