Fairhall School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairhall, Marlborough 7272 · Marlborough District
#2 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough
#336 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairhall School
Fairhall School is a state full primary located in Fairhall, in the Marlborough District territorial authority of Marlborough, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 183 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 17 ranked full primary schools in Marlborough. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.7%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)391
- Roll size (10%)183
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.4%
- 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 Fairhall School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 183
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Fairhall School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairhall School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 2.3 km away
Richmond View School
Blenheim · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
336 students · 3.9 km away
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 4.0 km away
Whitney Street School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 4.5 km away
Redwoodtown School
Redwoodtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
317 students · 4.7 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Springlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
961 students · 4.7 km away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Blenheim · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 4.9 km away
Bohally Intermediate
Blenheim · State intermediate · Years 7–8
533 students · 4.9 km away
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students · 5.0 km away
Marlborough Boys' College
Blenheim · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
999 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Marlborough with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Linkwater School
Linkwater · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Witherlea School
Witherlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
403 students
Rapaura School
Rapaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Tua Marina School
Blenheim · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Springlands School
Blenheim · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Ward School
Ward · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairhall School a good school?
Fairhall School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 17 in Marlborough. 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 Fairhall School rank in Marlborough?
Fairhall School ranks #2 of 17 full primary schools in Marlborough and #336 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairhall School?
Fairhall School had 183 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Fairhall School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairhall School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairhall School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairhall School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.