Fairfield Intermediate vs Te Kauwhata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 42 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
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
416 students
| Measure | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield, Waikato | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 179 | #75 of 179 |
| National rank | #765 of 1,559 | #831 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 886 | 416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 475 |
| Total roll | 886 | 416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.3% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.6% | 46.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Te Kauwhata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz | www.tkp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairfield Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.5 vs 51.9).
- โขFairfield Intermediate does better on roll size (886 vs 416).
- โขFairfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.3% vs 30.2%).
- โขFairfield Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 416.
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 Te Kauwhata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield Intermediate ranks higher (54.5 vs 51.9 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 Te Kauwhata Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Te Kauwhata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield Intermediate: 475. Te Kauwhata Primary School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield Intermediate and Te Kauwhata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Intermediate is 68th of 179 and Te Kauwhata Primary School is 75th of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).