Fernlea School vs Wainuiomata Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 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 Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students
| Measure | Fernlea School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Wainuiomata Intermediate Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 176 | #134 of 176 |
| National rank | #1189 of 1,559 | #1082 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 205 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 502 |
| Total roll | 205 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.5% | 45.4% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 24.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernlea.school.nz | www.wis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wainuiomata Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.3 vs 35.9).
- •Fernlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 502).
- •Wainuiomata Intermediate does better on roll size (337 vs 205).
- •Wainuiomata Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs -4.9%).
- •Wainuiomata Intermediate is the larger school with 337 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wainuiomata Intermediate ranks higher (41.3 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 Wainuiomata Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernlea School: 481. Wainuiomata Intermediate: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernlea School and Wainuiomata Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Fernlea School is 139th of 176 and Wainuiomata Intermediate is 134th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).