Fernridge School vs Wairarapa College
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 ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
219 students
Wairarapa College
Masterton ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
935 students
| Measure | Fernridge School Masterton, Wellington | Wairarapa College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 176 | #32 of 46 |
| National rank | #673 of 1,559 | #256 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 219 | 935 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 479 |
| Total roll | 219 | 935 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 59.7% |
| Mฤori students | 42.5% | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fernridge.school.nz | www.waicol.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขFernridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.0 vs 47.1).
- โขFernridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 479).
- โขWairarapa College does better on roll size (935 vs 219).
- โขFernridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -12.2%).
- โขWairarapa College is the larger school with 935 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 Wairarapa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernridge School ranks higher (58.0 vs 47.1 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 Wairarapa College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernridge School: 448. Wairarapa College: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernridge School and Wairarapa College rank in Wellington?
Fernridge School is 105th of 176 and Wairarapa College is 32nd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).