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Fairfield School (Dunedin)

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Fairfield, Otago · Major urban area
office@fairfield.school.nz 03-488 2040
Roll479enrolled students
EQI420-35 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI420
vs National-35 (avg 455)
Roll479
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Fairfield School (Dunedin)

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
420-43
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
479
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
12.7%-19.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.2%-6.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a state full primary school in Fairfield, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 479 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 420 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9018
MoE School ID3736

Student Demographics

Total Roll479
European/Pakeha86.4%
Maori12.7%
Pacific5.2%
Asian6.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
86.4%
Maori
12.7%
Pacific
5.2%
Asian
6.7%
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 EQI420
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)