Schools in Fairfield, Waikato (2026)
5 schools · 2,326 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 475.
Fairfield, in Waikato, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,326 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 intermediate; by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Fairfield's schools is 475, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) (82.6, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Woodstock School (65.9, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Fairfield Intermediate (54.5, top 50% of intermediate schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Fairfield Intermediate (886 students), Woodstock School (393 students), Fairfield Primary School (356 students).
Ranked schools in Fairfield
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 183St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)Fairfield · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 346 students
- 266Woodstock SchoolFairfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 393 students
- 355Fairfield IntermediateFairfield · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 475 · 886 students
- 427Fairfield Primary SchoolFairfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 541 · 356 students
- 521Insoll Avenue SchoolFairfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 537 · 345 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 82.6 Top 5% | 399 | 346 |
| 2 | Woodstock School Fairfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.9 Top 50% | 443 | 393 |
| 3 | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 54.5 Top 50% | 475 | 886 |
| 4 | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.7 Lower 50% | 541 | 356 |
| 5 | Insoll Avenue School Fairfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 20.8 Lower 50% | 537 | 345 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fairfield?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is the highest-ranked school in Fairfield with a Success Index (NZ) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 5 schools (1 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 intermediate) educating 2,326 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Fairfield?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Fairfield is 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.