Amana Christian School vs Fairfield School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
61 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
513 students
| Measure | Amana Christian School Mosgiel, Otago | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #7 of 85 |
| National rank | โ | #193 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 61 | 513 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 420 |
| Total roll | 61 | 513 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 155% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.4% | 5.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mosgiel | Fairfield |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.amana.school.nz | www.fairfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (513 vs 61).
- โขAmana Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (155% vs 8.8%).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 513 students compared with 61.
- โขAmana Christian School is a private school while Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a state 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 Amana Christian School better than Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amana Christian School and Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Mosgiel and Fairfield in Otago.
How do Amana Christian School and Fairfield School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Amana Christian School is unranked and Fairfield School (Dunedin) is 7th of 85 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).