Fairburn School vs McAuley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 437 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students
| Measure | Fairburn School Otahuhu, Auckland | McAuley High School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 390 | #62 of 101 |
| National rank | #1139 of 1,559 | #201 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 448 | 757 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 483 |
| Total roll | 448 | 757 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.5% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.5% |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 3.3% |
| Pacific students | 59.8% | 94.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.fairburn.school.nz | www.mcauleyhigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •McAuley High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.8 vs 38.6).
- •Fairburn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 483).
- •McAuley High School does better on roll size (757 vs 448).
- •McAuley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -22.5%).
- •McAuley High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 448.
- •Fairburn School is a state school while McAuley High School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fairburn School is co-educational and McAuley High School is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairburn School better than McAuley High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), McAuley High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairburn School and McAuley High School?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairburn School: 482. McAuley High School: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairburn School and McAuley High School rank in Auckland?
Fairburn School is 310th of 390 and McAuley High School is 62nd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).