Fairfield College vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 491 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
| Measure | Fairfield College Chartwell, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #47 of 58 | #7 of 179 |
| National rank | #409 of 486 | #87 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 929 | 346 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 399 |
| Total roll | 929 | 346 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.6% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 43% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 29% | – |
| Māori students | 51.1% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.faircol.school.nz | www.stjosephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 25.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 527).
- •Fairfield College does better on roll size (929 vs 346).
- •Fairfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.6% vs 6.6%).
- •Fairfield College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 346.
- •Fairfield College is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield College better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) ranks higher (82.6 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Chartwell and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield College: 527. St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) rank in Waikato?
Fairfield College is 47th of 58 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is 7th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).