Fairlie School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairlie, Canterbury 7925 · Mackenzie District
#97 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#625 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairlie School
Fairlie School is a state contributing located in Fairlie, in the Mackenzie District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 142 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 97th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Fairlie; Fairlie School ranks 1st of 3 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)142
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.6%
- 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 Fairlie School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 142
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Fairlie School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairlie School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students · 130 m away
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 420 m away
Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Beaconsfield School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Omihi School
Hurunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairlie School a good school?
Fairlie School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #97 of 187 in Canterbury. 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 Fairlie School rank in Canterbury?
Fairlie School ranks #97 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #625 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairlie School?
Fairlie School had 142 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Fairlie School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairlie School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairlie School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Fairlie School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.