Fernridge School vs Solway College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.8 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
Solway College
Masterton ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
211 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | Solway College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #23 of 46 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #117 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 219 | 211 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 431 |
| Total roll | 219 | 211 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 17.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42.5% | 23.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.solwaycollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSolway College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 58.0).
- โขSolway College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 448).
- โขFernridge School does better on roll size (219 vs 211).
- โขSolway College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.9% vs 10.8%).
- โขFernridge School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 211.
- โขFernridge School is a state school while Solway College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขFernridge School is co-educational and Solway College is girls.
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 Solway College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Solway College ranks higher (67.9 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 Solway College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. Solway College: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and Solway College rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and Solway College is 23rd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).