Mackenzie College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairlie, Canterbury 7925 · Mackenzie District
#42 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#248 of 486 nationally
About Mackenzie College
Mackenzie College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school located in Fairlie, in the Mackenzie District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 195 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (67th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.8%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Fairlie; Mackenzie College ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)195
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.1%
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 Mackenzie College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 195
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 Mackenzie College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mackenzie College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mackenzie College has changed over time.
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Schools near Mackenzie College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Fairlie School
Fairlie · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students · 130 m away
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 349 m away
Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
Akaroa Area School
Akaroa · State composite · Years 1–13
115 students
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mackenzie College a good school?
Mackenzie College has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 of 57 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 Mackenzie College rank in Canterbury?
Mackenzie College ranks #42 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #248 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mackenzie College?
Mackenzie College had 195 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Mackenzie College a primary school or a secondary school?
Mackenzie College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) school covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mackenzie College?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Mackenzie College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.