Fairfield College vs St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 604 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 Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students
| Measure | Fairfield College Chartwell, Waikato | St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #47 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #409 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 929 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | – |
| Total roll | 929 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.6% | 16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 43% | 97.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 29% | 85.3% |
| Māori students | 51.1% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.faircol.school.nz | www.stpauls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll size (971 vs 929).
- •Fairfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.6% vs 16.6%).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.7% vs 43%).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is the larger school with 971 students compared with 929.
- •Fairfield College is a state school while St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fairfield College is co-educational and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is boys.
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 St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield College and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Chartwell and Chartwell in Waikato.
How do Fairfield College and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Fairfield College is 47th of 58 and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).