Fairfield School (Dunedin)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairfield, Otago 9018 · Dunedin City
#7 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#193 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a state full primary located in Fairfield, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 513 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 7th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 5.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Fairfield; Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)420
- Roll size (10%)513
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.8%
- 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 Fairfield School (Dunedin) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 420
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 513
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.3%
- 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 Fairfield School (Dunedin) has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 1.5 km away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 2.2 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 2.6 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 3.0 km away
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel · Private composite · Years 1–13
61 students · 3.4 km away
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 3.5 km away
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 3.6 km away
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 3.8 km away
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students · 4.1 km away
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clyde School
Clyde · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students
Waitati School
Waitati · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
Lee Stream School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield School (Dunedin) a good school?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 of 85 in Otago. 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 Fairfield School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks #7 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #193 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) had 513 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Fairfield School (Dunedin) a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield School (Dunedin); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.