Bankwood School vs Fairfield Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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 Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students
| Measure | Bankwood School Chartwell, Waikato | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 179 | #68 of 179 |
| National rank | #1221 of 1,559 | #765 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 346 | 886 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 475 |
| Total roll | 346 | 886 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 45.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.2% | 31.6% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.bankwood.school.nz | www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.5 vs 34.5).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 526).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll size (886 vs 346).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.3% vs 6.2%).
- •Fairfield Intermediate is the larger school with 886 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield Intermediate ranks higher (54.5 vs 34.5 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 Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bankwood School: 526. Fairfield Intermediate: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bankwood School and Fairfield Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School is 137th of 179 and Fairfield Intermediate is 68th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).