Fernridge School vs Masterton Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernridge School
Masterton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
219 students
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
339 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | Masterton Intermediate Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #138 of 176 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #1178 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 219 | 339 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 483 |
| Total roll | 219 | 339 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -29.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42.5% | 36.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.mis.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFernridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.0 vs 36.6).
- โขFernridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 483).
- โขMasterton Intermediate does better on roll size (339 vs 219).
- โขFernridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -29.9%).
- โขMasterton Intermediate is the larger school with 339 students compared with 219.
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 Fernridge School better than Masterton Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernridge School ranks higher (58.0 vs 36.6 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 Fernridge School and Masterton Intermediate?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. Masterton Intermediate: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and Masterton Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and Masterton Intermediate is 138th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).