State · Contributing · Co-ed
Fernlea School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, with 198 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Fernlea School, Ministry school number 2842 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
198students
Fernlea School had 198 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 198 students on the roll, so they sum to about 141%, 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
481EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Enrolment zone — advisory
Fernlea School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots 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 Claudine Thevenet School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 189 | 0.7 km |
| Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 269 | 1.0 km |
| Wainuiomata Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 341 | 1.3 km |
| Wainuiomata High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 707 | 1.4 km |
| Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 157 | 1.5 km |
| Wainuiomata Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 246 | 1.9 km |
| Arakura School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 148 | 2.5 km |
| Wellesley College | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 232 | 3.0 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
- Fernlea School vs St Claudine Thevenet School
- Fernlea School vs Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
- Fernlea School vs Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Common questions
What year levels does Fernlea School cover?
Fernlea School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Fernlea School?
198 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Fernlea School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Fernlea School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Fernlea School a state school?
Fernlea School is a state school.