Fernridge School vs St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.2 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
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #7 of 46 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #71 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 219 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 404 |
| Total roll | 219 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 42.5% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.stmatts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.5 vs 58.0).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 448).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) does better on roll size (274 vs 219).
- •Fernridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -5.8%).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 219.
- •Fernridge School is a state school while St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fernridge School is co-educational and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) 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 St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) ranks higher (75.5 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 St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is 7th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).