Bankwood School vs Fairfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 877 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students
| Measure | Bankwood School Chartwell, Waikato | Fairfield College Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 179 | #47 of 58 |
| National rank | #1221 of 1,559 | #409 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 346 | 929 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 527 |
| Total roll | 346 | 929 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 43.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 43% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 29% |
| Māori students | 66.2% | 51.1% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.bankwood.school.nz | www.faircol.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bankwood School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 25.1).
- •Bankwood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (526 vs 527).
- •Fairfield College does better on roll size (929 vs 346).
- •Fairfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.6% vs 6.2%).
- •Fairfield College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 346.
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 Bankwood School better than Fairfield College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bankwood School ranks higher (34.5 vs 25.1 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 Bankwood School and Fairfield College?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Chartwell and Chartwell in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bankwood School: 526. Fairfield College: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bankwood School and Fairfield College rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School is 137th of 179 and Fairfield College is 47th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).