Fernside School vs Te Matauru Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
| Measure | Fernside School Fernside, Canterbury | Te Matauru Primary Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 187 | #93 of 187 |
| National rank | #464 of 1,559 | #605 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 271 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 445 |
| Total roll | 271 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 128.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Fernside | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.fernside.school.nz | tematauru.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Fernside School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 vs 61.1).
- •Fernside School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 445).
- •Fernside School does better on roll size (271 vs 252).
- •Te Matauru Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (128.4% vs -2.9%).
- •Fernside School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 252.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fernside School better than Te Matauru Primary?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernside School ranks higher (66.7 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fernside School and Te Matauru Primary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Fernside and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernside School: 412. Te Matauru Primary: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernside School and Te Matauru Primary rank in Canterbury?
Fernside School is 67th of 187 and Te Matauru Primary is 93rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).