Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
625 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
346 students
| Measure | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #15 of 179 | #7 of 179 |
| National rank | #243 of 1,559 | #87 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 625 | 346 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 399 |
| Total roll | 625 | 346 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.2% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| International students | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.marian.school.nz | www.stjosephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 76.6).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 399).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on roll size (625 vs 346).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -1.7%).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) is the larger school with 625 students compared with 346.
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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) ranks higher (82.6 vs 76.6 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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton): 393. St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) rank in Waikato?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is 15th of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is 7th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).