Overview
Fernlea School is a state contributing school in Wainuiomata, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 186 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 481 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5014
MoE School ID2842
Student Demographics
Total Roll186
European/Pakeha77.4%
Maori39.8%
Pacific13.4%
Asian9.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI481
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)