Fairfield Primary School vs St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 565 m 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
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield, Waikato | St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #156 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1403 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 356 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | – |
| Total roll | 356 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 85.3% |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 24.2% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimary.school.nz | www.stpauls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll size (971 vs 356).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.6% vs 0.6%).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is the larger school with 971 students compared with 356.
- •Fairfield Primary School is a state school while St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fairfield Primary School is co-educational and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is boys.
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 St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield Primary School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Chartwell in Waikato.
How do Fairfield Primary School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Fairfield Primary School is 156th of 179 and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).