Fairfield Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairfield, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#68 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato
#765 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Fairfield, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 886 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 68th of 179 ranked intermediate schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.6%; pacific students 11.7%; international students 0.7%.
There are 5 schools in Fairfield; Fairfield Intermediate ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)475
- Roll size (10%)886
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)45.3%
- 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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 886
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 45.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Fairfield Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairfield Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 126 m away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 524 m away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 722 m away
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 999 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.0 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.2 km away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Enderley · State composite · Years 1–13
325 students · 1.3 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.5 km away
Southwell School
Claudelands · Private full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Kuratau School
Kuratau · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Intermediate a good school?
Fairfield Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #68 of 179 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 Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Intermediate ranks #68 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato and #765 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairfield Intermediate?
Fairfield Intermediate had 886 students in 2026, a change of +45% over five years.
Is Fairfield Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairfield Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairfield Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.