Fernridge School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Masterton, Wellington 5888 · Masterton District
#105 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#673 of 1,559 nationally
About Fernridge School
Fernridge School is a state contributing located in Masterton, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 219 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 105th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (72th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.5%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Masterton; Fernridge School ranks 6th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)219
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.8%
- 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 Fernridge School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 219
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Fernridge School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fernridge School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 2.8 km away
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 2.9 km away
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 3.0 km away
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students · 3.2 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 3.2 km away
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students · 3.3 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 3.8 km away
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 4.0 km away
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students
Whareama School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fernridge School a good school?
Fernridge School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #105 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Fernridge School rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School ranks #105 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #673 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fernridge School?
Fernridge School had 219 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Fernridge School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fernridge School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fernridge School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fernridge School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.