Elmgrove School vs Fairfield School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 4.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students
| Measure | Elmgrove School Mosgiel, Otago | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #67 of 85 | #7 of 85 |
| National rank | #984 of 1,559 | #193 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 309 | 513 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 420 |
| Total roll | 309 | 513 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mosgiel | Fairfield |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.elmgrove.school.nz | www.fairfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 45.6).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 460).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (513 vs 309).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -1%).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 513 students compared with 309.
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 Elmgrove School better than Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks higher (78.3 vs 45.6 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 Elmgrove School and Fairfield School (Dunedin)?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mosgiel and Fairfield in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elmgrove School: 460. Fairfield School (Dunedin): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elmgrove School and Fairfield School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Elmgrove School is 67th of 85 and Fairfield School (Dunedin) is 7th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).