Schools in Fairfield, Otago (2026)
2 schools · 603 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 527.
Fairfield, in Otago, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 603 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Fairfield School (Dunedin) (78.3, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa (23.7, lower 50% of composite schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Fairfield School (Dunedin) (513 students), Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa (90 students).
Ranked schools in Fairfield
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 178Fairfield School (Dunedin)Fairfield · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 513 students
- 224Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau ToroaFairfield · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 90 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 78.3 Top 25% | 420 | 513 |
| 2 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa Fairfield · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 23.7 Lower 50% | 527 | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fairfield?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) is the highest-ranked school in Fairfield with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 2 schools (1 full primary, 1 composite) educating 603 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Fairfield?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Fairfield is 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.