Fairlie School vs St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 420 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlie School
Fairlie ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
142 students
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
27 students
| Measure | Fairlie School Fairlie, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Fairlie) Fairlie, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #625 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 142 | 27 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 427 |
| Total roll | 142 | 27 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.6% | -19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 22.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairlie | Fairlie |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.fairlie.school.nz | www.stjofairlie.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairlie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 56.1).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Fairlie) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 437).
- โขFairlie School does better on roll size (142 vs 27).
- โขFairlie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs -19.2%).
- โขFairlie School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 27.
- โขFairlie School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Fairlie) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairlie School better than St Joseph's School (Fairlie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairlie School ranks higher (60.1 vs 56.1 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 Fairlie School and St Joseph's School (Fairlie)?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Fairlie and Fairlie in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairlie School: 437. St Joseph's School (Fairlie): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairlie School and St Joseph's School (Fairlie) rank in Canterbury?
Fairlie School is 97th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Fairlie) is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).