Clyde School vs Fairfield School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 115 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde School
Clyde ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
174 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
513 students
| Measure | Clyde School Clyde, Otago | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 85 | #7 of 85 |
| National rank | #412 of 1,559 | #193 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 174 | 513 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 420 |
| Total roll | 174 | 513 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clyde | Fairfield |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.clyde.school.nz | www.fairfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 69.4).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (513 vs 174).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs 5.1%).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 513 students compared with 174.
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 Clyde School better than Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks higher (78.3 vs 69.4 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 Clyde School and Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Fairfield in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clyde School: 420. Fairfield School (Dunedin): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clyde School and Fairfield School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Clyde School is 25th of 85 and Fairfield School (Dunedin) is 7th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).