Fairfield Primary School vs Insoll Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield, Waikato | Insoll Avenue School Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 179 | #170 of 179 |
| National rank | #1403 of 1,559 | #1502 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 537 |
| Total roll | 356 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 65.2% |
| Pacific students | 24.2% | 26.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimary.school.nz | www.insollave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.7 vs 20.8).
- •Insoll Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (537 vs 541).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on roll size (356 vs 345).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs -7.4%).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 345.
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 Primary School better than Insoll Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairfield Primary School ranks higher (26.7 vs 20.8 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 Primary School and Insoll Avenue School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairfield Primary School: 541. Insoll Avenue School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairfield Primary School and Insoll Avenue School rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Primary School is 156th of 179 and Insoll Avenue School is 170th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).