Fernworth Primary School vs Newfield Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students
| Measure | Fernworth Primary School Strathern, Southland | Newfield Park School Newfield, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 48 | #44 of 48 |
| National rank | #1325 of 1,559 | #1372 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 266 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 506 |
| Total roll | 266 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | -10.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 44.7% | 31.4% |
| Pacific students | 16.5% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Strathern | Newfield |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.wharepa.school.nz/ | newfieldpark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fernworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.1 vs 27.8).
- •Newfield Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 535).
- •Fernworth Primary School does better on roll size (266 vs 223).
- •Fernworth Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs -10.7%).
- •Fernworth Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 223.
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 Fernworth Primary School better than Newfield Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernworth Primary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 27.8 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 Fernworth Primary School and Newfield Park School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Strathern and Newfield in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernworth Primary School: 535. Newfield Park School: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernworth Primary School and Newfield Park School rank in Southland?
Fernworth Primary School is 43rd of 48 and Newfield Park School is 44th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).