East Taieri School vs Fairfield School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Taieri School
East Taieri ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
329 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
513 students
| Measure | East Taieri School East Taieri, Otago | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 85 | #7 of 85 |
| National rank | #376 of 1,559 | #193 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 329 | 513 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 420 |
| Total roll | 329 | 513 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | East Taieri | Fairfield |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | east-taieri.school.nz/ | www.fairfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 70.7).
- โขEast Taieri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 420).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (513 vs 329).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -8.5%).
- โขFairfield School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 513 students compared with 329.
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 East Taieri School better than Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks higher (78.3 vs 70.7 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 East Taieri School and Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between East Taieri and Fairfield in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Taieri School: 401. Fairfield School (Dunedin): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Taieri School and Fairfield School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
East Taieri School is 23rd of 85 and Fairfield School (Dunedin) is 7th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).