Fairlie School vs West Eyreton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 149 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlie School
Fairlie · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
| Measure | Fairlie School Fairlie, Canterbury | West Eyreton School West Eyreton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 187 | #121 of 187 |
| National rank | #625 of 1,559 | #751 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 142 | 187 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 438 |
| Total roll | 142 | 187 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.6% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairlie | West Eyreton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.fairlie.school.nz | www.westeyreton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairlie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 55.0).
- •Fairlie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 438).
- •West Eyreton School does better on roll size (187 vs 142).
- •Fairlie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs -9.7%).
- •West Eyreton School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 142.
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 West Eyreton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairlie School ranks higher (60.1 vs 55.0 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 West Eyreton School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Fairlie and West Eyreton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairlie School: 437. West Eyreton School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairlie School and West Eyreton School rank in Canterbury?
Fairlie School is 97th of 187 and West Eyreton School is 121st of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).