Overview
Fairfield College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Chartwell, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,032 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 527 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hamilton City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3248
MoE School ID129
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,032
European/Pakeha45.7%
Maori53.4%
Pacific15%
Asian10.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI527
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)