Ferndale Te Ahu
Type: Specialist School | Authority: State | Suburb: Merivale
Equity Index (EQI): 521. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.
Student Roll: 137 students (April 2026)
Address: 104 Merivale Lane, Merivale
Phone: 03-3557595
Enrolment: Open enrolment zone - accepts students from any address
Ferndale Te Ahu is a small state specialist school located in Merivale, Christchurch. The school had 137 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 521 is in the higher range, meaning students face greater socioeconomic barriers on average. The school receives additional government equity funding as a result. The school has an open enrolment scheme and welcomes applications from students at any address.
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