New ZealandWellingtonFeatherstonSouth Featherston School

South Featherston School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Featherston, Wellington · Rural other
office@sfs.school.nz
Roll59enrolled students
EQI457+2 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI457
vs National+2 (avg 455)
Roll59
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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South Featherston School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
457-6
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
59
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.7%-8.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.7%-10.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

South Featherston School is a state full primary school in Featherston, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 59 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 457 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Wairarapa District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Wairarapa District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode5771
MoE School ID2993

Student Demographics

Total Roll59
European/Pakeha86.4%
Maori23.7%
Pacific1.7%
Asian5.1%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
86.4%
Maori
23.7%
Pacific
1.7%
Asian
5.1%
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 EQI457
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)