Fernridge School vs Ōpaki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students
Ōpaki School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | Ōpaki School Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #95 of 176 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #579 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 219 | 185 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 422 |
| Total roll | 219 | 185 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.5% | 18.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.opaki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōpaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 58.0).
- •Ōpaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 448).
- •Fernridge School does better on roll size (219 vs 185).
- •Fernridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -1.1%).
- •Fernridge School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 185.
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 Ōpaki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōpaki School ranks higher (62.3 vs 58.0 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 Ōpaki School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. Ōpaki School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and Ōpaki School rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and Ōpaki School is 95th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).