Overview
Fernridge School is a state contributing school in Masterton, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 186 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 448 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Masterton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMasterton District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode5888
MoE School ID2843
Student Demographics
Total Roll186
European/Pakeha80.6%
Maori39.2%
Pacific3.8%
Asian4.3%
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 EQI448
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)