Overview
Fernside School is a state full primary school in Fernside, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 258 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 412 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7471
MoE School ID3340
Student Demographics
Total Roll258
European/Pakeha93.4%
Maori10.5%
Pacific0.8%
Asian1.2%
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 EQI412
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)