Fairburn School vs Otahuhu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn School
Otahuhu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
448 students
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
377 students
| Measure | Fairburn School Otahuhu, Auckland | Otahuhu Intermediate Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 390 | #288 of 390 |
| National rank | #1139 of 1,559 | #1061 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 448 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 502 |
| Total roll | 448 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.5% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 59.8% | 62.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.fairburn.school.nz | www.otahuhuint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.1 vs 38.6).
- โขFairburn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 502).
- โขFairburn School does better on roll size (448 vs 377).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -22.5%).
- โขFairburn School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 377.
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 Otahuhu Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otahuhu Intermediate ranks higher (42.1 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 Otahuhu Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairburn School: 482. Otahuhu Intermediate: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairburn School and Otahuhu Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Fairburn School is 310th of 390 and Otahuhu Intermediate is 288th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).