Fairfield Intermediate vs Woodstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Fairfield Intermediate Fairfield, Waikato | Woodstock School Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 179 | #30 of 179 |
| National rank | #765 of 1,559 | #477 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 886 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 443 |
| Total roll | 886 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.3% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.6% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz | www.woodstock.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodstock School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.9 vs 54.5).
- •Woodstock School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 475).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll size (886 vs 393).
- •Fairfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.3% vs 6%).
- •Fairfield Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 393.
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 Woodstock School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodstock School ranks higher (65.9 vs 54.5 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 Woodstock School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield Intermediate: 475. Woodstock School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield Intermediate and Woodstock School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Intermediate is 68th of 179 and Woodstock School is 30th of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).