Douglas Park School vs Fernlea School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 69 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
| Measure | Douglas Park School Masterton, Wellington | Fernlea School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 176 | #139 of 176 |
| National rank | #1145 of 1,559 | #1189 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 358 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 481 |
| Total roll | 358 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 38.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.douglaspark.school.nz | www.fernlea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Douglas Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.1 vs 35.9).
- •Douglas Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 481).
- •Douglas Park School does better on roll size (358 vs 205).
- •Douglas Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.7% vs -4.9%).
- •Douglas Park School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 205.
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 Douglas Park School better than Fernlea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Douglas Park School ranks higher (38.1 vs 35.9 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 Douglas Park School and Fernlea School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Douglas Park School: 479. Fernlea School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Douglas Park School and Fernlea School rank in Wellington?
Douglas Park School is 137th of 176 and Fernlea School is 139th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).