Fairfield Intermediate vs Kuratau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 129 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
886 students
Kuratau School
Kuratau ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
91 students
| Measure | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield, Waikato | Kuratau School Kuratau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 179 | #132 of 179 |
| National rank | #765 of 1,559 | #1187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 886 | 91 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 475 |
| Total roll | 886 | 91 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.3% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.6% | 53.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Kuratau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz | www.kuratau.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairfield Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.5 vs 36.1).
- โขFairfield Intermediate does better on roll size (886 vs 91).
- โขFairfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.3% vs -15%).
- โขFairfield Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 91.
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 Intermediate better than Kuratau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield Intermediate ranks higher (54.5 vs 36.1 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 Intermediate and Kuratau School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Kuratau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield Intermediate: 475. Kuratau School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield Intermediate and Kuratau School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Intermediate is 68th of 179 and Kuratau School is 132nd of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).