Fairfield Intermediate vs Puriri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 67 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
| Measure | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield, Waikato | Puriri School Thames, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #765 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 886 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 475 |
| Total roll | 886 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.3% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.6% | 31% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Thames |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz | puririschool.com |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.5 vs 34.3).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll size (886 vs 29).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.3% vs -14.8%).
- •Fairfield Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 29.
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 Puriri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield Intermediate ranks higher (54.5 vs 34.3 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 Puriri School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Thames in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield Intermediate: 475. Puriri School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield Intermediate and Puriri School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Intermediate is 68th of 179 and Puriri School is unranked among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).