Fairfield College vs Hukanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield College
Chartwell ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
929 students
Hukanui School
Chartwell ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
899 students
| Measure | Fairfield College Chartwell, Waikato | Hukanui School Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #47 of 58 | #1 of 179 |
| National rank | #409 of 486 | #39 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 929 | 899 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 395 |
| Total roll | 929 | 899 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.6% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 43% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 29% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 51.1% | 16% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.faircol.school.nz | www.hukanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHukanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.7 vs 25.1).
- โขHukanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 527).
- โขFairfield College does better on roll size (929 vs 899).
- โขFairfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.6% vs 3%).
- โขFairfield College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 899.
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 College better than Hukanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hukanui School ranks higher (87.7 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 Fairfield College and Hukanui School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Chartwell in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield College: 527. Hukanui School: 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield College and Hukanui School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield College is 47th of 58 and Hukanui School is 1st of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).