Fairfield Intermediate
Clarkin Road, Fairfield · Waikato
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,831 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Fairfield Intermediate . NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Fairfield looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Fairfield Intermediate a good school?
Fairfield Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong sense of belonging and wellbeing supported through positive teaching and learning relationships
- Strategic planning provides clear direction for priorities and targets to improve student outcomes
- Students receiving additional support show accelerated progress in reading, writing and mathematics
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 108.6/1k · suspensions 16.2/1k · exclusions 6.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+45.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
72/100 from ERO review 2024-11 · below band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 72/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-11-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A small majority of students achieve at or above their expected curriculum level in reading and writing, less than half of students achieve at or above in mathematics
- Students receiving additional support with their learning make progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with many groups showing accelerated progress
- Students have a strong sense of belonging and their wellbeing is supported through positive teaching and learning relationships
- A small majority of students are attending regularly, some improvement in attendance is evident, particularly for Māori students
- Teachers increasingly incorporate culturally responsive practices into teaching and learning programmes across the school
"School leaders provide cohesive, focused leadership that increasingly strengthens school conditions to support student success."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2021–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$10.89M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$560k
Net assets / equity
$2.76M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
108.6
143 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
16.2
17 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
6.0
6 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$5.60M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,169
2018
$3.3M
2019
$3.5M
2020
$4.8M
2021
$5.4M
2022
$5.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 441
- Year 08 476
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 52.9%
- Māori 34.5%
- Asian 16.0%
- Pacific 12.8%
- Other / MELAA 7.2%
- International 0.8%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
Clarkin Road, Fairfield. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Fairfield Intermediate.
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Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.7km · 956 roll
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-12 vs this
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing · 1km · 353 roll
66
+12 vs this
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · 1km · 353 roll
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Contributing · 1.2km · 413 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Fairfield Intermediate a good school?
Fairfield Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-11 review identified 6 key findings. A small majority of students achieve at or above their expected curriculum level in reading and writing, less than half of students achieve at or above in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Fairfield Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 07-8559718, email mail@fairfieldintermediate.school.nz, or visit www.fairfieldintermediate.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Fairfield Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Fairfield Intermediate has 907 students, with an EQI of 475 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Fairfield Intermediate in 2024-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- gazette.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- fairfieldintermediate.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz