Schools in Fairfield
Hamilton · Waikato
There are 5 schools in and around Fairfield, Hamilton (Waikato) — 4 primary, 1 intermediate. St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Fairfield ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · Full Primary · 353 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing95Trajectory58ERO review77 - View profile →
66
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing67Trajectory41ERO review80 - View profile →
54
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review72 - View profile →
42
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory57ERO review70 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory51ERO review65
What the record says about Fairfield schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Insoll Avenue School
Insoll Avenue School is a contributing primary school serving 353 students in Fairfield, Hamilton. The school's 2024 ERO review found learners experience a consistently warm and caring learning climate, with wellbeing actively promoted and sustained. Teachers demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing improvement tailored to the unique needs of learners and whānau. The school's composite score is 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Fairfield schools
What schools are in Fairfield?
Fairfield, Hamilton has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 intermediate): Fairfield Intermediate, Fairfield Primary School, Insoll Avenue School, St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield), Woodstock School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Fairfield?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) ranks highest among Fairfield schools (79/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Fairfield?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Fairfield does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Fairfield address.
Decile or EQI — how are Fairfield schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).