Fairfield College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Chartwell, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#47 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#409 of 486 nationally
About Fairfield College
Fairfield College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Chartwell, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 929 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 47th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.1%; pacific students 16.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Chartwell; Fairfield College ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)527
- Roll size (10%)929
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)43.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)43%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)29%
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 College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 929
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 43.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 43%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 29%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 51.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.1%
- 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 Fairfield College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Fairfield College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Fairfield College has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairfield College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 491 m away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 604 m away
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 643 m away
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students · 722 m away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 732 m away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 827 m away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 877 m away
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students · 1.6 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.7 km away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students
Te Kura o Waitahanui
Waitahanui · State composite · Years 1–13
102 students
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield College a good school?
Fairfield College has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 of 58 in Waikato. 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 College rank in Waikato?
Fairfield College ranks #47 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #409 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairfield College?
Fairfield College had 929 students in 2026, a change of +44% over five years.
Is Fairfield College a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairfield College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairfield College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.