Fernridge School vs Oxford Crescent School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 50 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
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
398 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #90 of 176 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 219 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 447 |
| Total roll | 219 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42.5% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Upper Hutt CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขOxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 58.0).
- โขOxford Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 448).
- โขOxford Crescent School does better on roll size (398 vs 219).
- โขFernridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs 2%).
- โขOxford Crescent School is the larger school with 398 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 Oxford Crescent School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 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 Oxford Crescent School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Upper Hutt CBD in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. Oxford Crescent School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and Oxford Crescent School rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).