State · Specialist School · Co-ed
Ferndale Te Ahu
A state specialist school in Merivale, Christchurch, with 141 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ferndale Te Ahu, Ministry school number 3339 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
141students
Ferndale Te Ahu had 141 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 141 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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
Ferndale Te Ahu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn House School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 294 | 0.1 km |
| St Margaret's College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 867 | 0.2 km |
| Rangi Ruru Girls' School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 705 | 0.4 km |
| Elmwood Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 541 | 0.7 km |
| He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 538 | 0.9 km |
| Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,299 | 1.2 km |
| St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 111 | 1.3 km |
| St Andrew's College (Christchurch) | Composite | Years 1–13 | 1,634 | 1.3 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
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Common questions
How many students attend Ferndale Te Ahu?
141 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Ferndale Te Ahu have an enrolment zone?
No. Ferndale Te Ahu does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Ferndale Te Ahu a state school?
Ferndale Te Ahu is a state school.