Fernlea School vs Wainuiomata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 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 Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | Fernlea School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Wainuiomata Primary School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 176 | #143 of 176 |
| National rank | #1189 of 1,559 | #1204 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 205 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 484 |
| Total roll | 205 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.5% | 40.8% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 19.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernlea.school.nz | www.wainuiomata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (35.9 vs 35.2).
- •Fernlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 484).
- •Wainuiomata Primary School does better on roll size (250 vs 205).
- •Wainuiomata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.6% vs -4.9%).
- •Wainuiomata Primary School is the larger school with 250 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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fernlea School and Wainuiomata Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernlea School: 481. Wainuiomata Primary School: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernlea School and Wainuiomata Primary School rank in Wellington?
Fernlea School is 139th of 176 and Wainuiomata Primary School is 143rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).