Fernlea School vs Muritai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
205 students
Muritai School
Eastbourne ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
340 students
| Measure | Fernlea School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #139 of 176 | #35 of 176 |
| National rank | #1189 of 1,559 | #228 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 205 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 375 |
| Total roll | 205 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -15.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 38.5% | 5.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Eastbourne |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernlea.school.nz | www.muritai.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMuritai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 35.9).
- โขMuritai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 481).
- โขMuritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 205).
- โขFernlea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -15.5%).
- โขMuritai School is the larger school with 340 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 Fernlea School better than Muritai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muritai School ranks higher (77.0 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 Fernlea School and Muritai School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Eastbourne in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernlea School: 481. Muritai School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernlea School and Muritai School rank in Wellington?
Fernlea School is 139th of 176 and Muritai School is 35th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).