Fairburn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otahuhu, Auckland 1062 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#310 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1139 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairburn School
Fairburn School is a state contributing located in Otahuhu, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 448 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 310th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.5%; pacific students 59.8%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Otahuhu; Fairburn School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)482
- Roll size (10%)448
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairburn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 448
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 59.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Fairburn School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairburn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 354 m away
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students · 437 m away
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 681 m away
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students · 816 m away
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students · 1.0 km away
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
576 students · 1.1 km away
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students · 1.2 km away
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
377 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 1.6 km away
Te Hikoi Activity Centre
Otara · State activity centre
· 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mulberry Grove School
Tryphena · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Wellsford School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairburn School a good school?
Fairburn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #310 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairburn School rank in Auckland?
Fairburn School ranks #310 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1139 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairburn School?
Fairburn School had 448 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Fairburn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairburn School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairburn School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairburn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.