Fairfield School (Dunedin) vs St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Fairfield School (Dunedin) Fairfield, Otago | St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 85 | #21 of 85 |
| National rank | #193 of 1,559 | #361 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 513 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 408 |
| Total roll | 513 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.fairfield.school.nz | www.stmarys-mosgiel.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 71.3).
- •St Mary's School (Mosgiel) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 420).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (513 vs 134).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs 6%).
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 513 students compared with 134.
- •Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a state school while St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is a state integrated 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 Fairfield School (Dunedin) better than St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield School (Dunedin) ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.3 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 Fairfield School (Dunedin) and St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield School (Dunedin): 420. St Mary's School (Mosgiel): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield School (Dunedin) and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) rank in Otago?
Fairfield School (Dunedin) is 7th of 85 and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is 21st of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).