Fernlea School vs Wainuiomata High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students
| Measure | Fernlea School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Wainuiomata High School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 176 | #39 of 46 |
| National rank | #1189 of 1,559 | #344 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 205 | 685 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 509 |
| Total roll | 205 | 685 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 43.8% |
| Māori students | 38.5% | 50.1% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 24.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernlea.school.nz | www.wainuiomatahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fernlea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.9 vs 34.8).
- •Fernlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 509).
- •Wainuiomata High School does better on roll size (685 vs 205).
- •Wainuiomata High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs -4.9%).
- •Wainuiomata High School is the larger school with 685 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 Wainuiomata High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernlea School ranks higher (35.9 vs 34.8 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 Fernlea School and Wainuiomata High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernlea School: 481. Wainuiomata High School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernlea School and Wainuiomata High School rank in Wellington?
Fernlea School is 139th of 176 and Wainuiomata High School is 39th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).