Fairhaven School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Puke, Bay of Plenty 3119 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#25 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#587 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairhaven School
Fairhaven School is a state contributing located in Te Puke, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 500 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 25th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 39.4%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Te Puke; Fairhaven School ranks 1st 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%)454
- Roll size (10%)500
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)21.1%
- 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 Fairhaven School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 454
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 500
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 21.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 39.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- 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 Fairhaven School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairhaven School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
518 students · 509 m away
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students · 933 m away
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 3.4 km away
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 6.4 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 8.2 km away
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 8.4 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 8.7 km away
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students · 8.8 km away
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Thornton School
Thornton · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Rangitaiki School
Rangitaiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students
Te Ranga School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
181 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairhaven School a good school?
Fairhaven School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. 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 Fairhaven School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Fairhaven School ranks #25 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #587 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairhaven School?
Fairhaven School had 500 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Fairhaven School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairhaven School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairhaven School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairhaven School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.