State · Contributing · Co-ed
Fernworth Primary School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Strathern, Invercargill, with 256 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Fernworth Primary School, Ministry school number 2117 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
256students
Fernworth Primary School had 256 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 256 students on the roll, so they sum to about 126%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Fernworth Primary School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's School (Invercargill) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 277 | 0.8 km |
| New River Primary | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 217 | 1.0 km |
| Aurora College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 607 | 1.1 km |
| Newfield Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 216 | 1.5 km |
| Southland Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 1,089 | 1.6 km |
| St Joseph's School (Invercargill) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 153 | 2.2 km |
| Invercargill Middle School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 157 | 2.4 km |
| Te Wharekura o Arowhenua | Composite | Years 1–13 | 189 | 2.5 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Fernworth Primary School vs St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
- Fernworth Primary School vs New River Primary
- Fernworth Primary School vs Newfield Park School
Common questions
What year levels does Fernworth Primary School cover?
Fernworth Primary School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Fernworth Primary School?
256 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Fernworth Primary School have an enrolment zone?
No. Fernworth Primary School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Fernworth Primary School a state school?
Fernworth Primary School is a state school.