Fairfield Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairfield, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#156 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1403 of 1,559 nationally
About Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School is a state contributing located in Fairfield, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 356 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 156th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 64.6%; pacific students 24.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Fairfield; Fairfield Primary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)541
- Roll size (10%)356
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.6%
- 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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 541
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 356
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 64.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.2%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fairfield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students · 126 m away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 565 m away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 643 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 899 m away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.1 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.1 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 · 1.4 km away
Southwell School
Claudelands · Private full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #156 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 Primary School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Primary School ranks #156 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1403 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School had 356 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Fairfield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairfield Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fairfield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.