Schools in Fairlie, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 364 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 437.
Fairlie, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 364 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Fairlie's schools is 437, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Fairlie School (60.1, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Mackenzie College (48.1, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Mackenzie College (195 students), Fairlie School (142 students), St Joseph's School (Fairlie) (27 students).
Ranked schools in Fairlie
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 160Fairlie SchoolFairlie · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 142 students
- 248Mackenzie CollegeFairlie · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 451 · 195 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlie School Fairlie · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.1 Top 50% | 437 | 142 |
| 2 | Mackenzie College Fairlie · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 48.1 Top 50% | 451 | 195 |
Other schools in Fairlie
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Fairlie side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fairlie?
Fairlie School is the highest-ranked school in Fairlie with a Success Index (NZ) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Fairlie?
Fairlie has 3 schools (1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 364 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Fairlie?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Fairlie is 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.