Overview
Fernworth Primary School is a state contributing school in Strathern, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 238 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 535 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9812
MoE School ID2117
Student Demographics
Total Roll238
European/Pakeha52.9%
Maori43.7%
Pacific16.8%
Asian7.1%
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 EQI535
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)