Cannington School vs Fairton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 89 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannington School
Cannington · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
| Measure | Cannington School Cannington, Canterbury | Fairton School Fairton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 21 | 32 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 460 |
| Total roll | 21 | 32 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannington | Fairton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cannington.school.nz | www.fairton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.9 vs 41.8).
- •Fairton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 461).
- •Fairton School does better on roll size (32 vs 21).
- •Cannington School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 2.8%).
- •Fairton School is the larger school with 32 students compared with 21.
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 Cannington School better than Fairton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairton School ranks higher (42.9 vs 41.8 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 Cannington School and Fairton School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Cannington and Fairton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannington School: 461. Fairton School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannington School and Fairton School rank in Canterbury?
Cannington School is unranked and Fairton School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).