Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
| Measure | Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) Trentham, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #117 of 176 | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | #770 of 1,559 | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 333 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 391 |
| Total roll | 333 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.3% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fergusson.school.nz | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 54.3).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 442).
- •Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) does better on roll size (333 vs 293).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -25.3%).
- •Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is the larger school with 333 students compared with 293.
- •Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is a state school while St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) better than St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 vs 54.3 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 Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Heretaunga in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham): 442. St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is 117th of 176 and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).