Schools in Fairlie
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Fairlie (Canterbury) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Fairlie School 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Fairlie 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.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory69ERO review70 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic75Outcomes12Retention91Wellbeing47Trajectory60ERO review85
More schools in Fairlie
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- St Joseph's School (Fairlie) Full Primary · 24 students
What the record says about Fairlie schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Fairlie School
Fairlie School is a contributing primary school located in Fairlie, Canterbury. In their October 2024 board assurance review, the Education Review Office confirmed the board has met regulatory and legislative requirements, including board administration and curriculum requirements as of May 2024. No composite ERO score was assigned in this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Mackenzie College
Mackenzie College's June 2023 board assurance review found the board has attested to meeting regulatory requirements across most domains. Two areas of non-compliance were identified: consultation regarding Health Curriculum and Māori student progress/achievement policies. The board has taken steps to address these. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
St Joseph's School (Fairlie) is a small full primary serving 24 students. ERO (April 2025) found that a small majority of learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in mathematics, reading and writing, with accelerating progress for those not yet at expected levels identified as a priority. The school demonstrates positive student wellbeing and belonging, meets the Ministry's attendance target, and benefits from collaborative leadership focused on improving learner outcomes through consistent assessment practices and data-informed teaching programmes. Composite score: 78.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Fairlie schools
What schools are in Fairlie?
Fairlie has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Mackenzie College, Fairlie School, St Joseph's School (Fairlie). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Fairlie?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Fairlie School ranks highest among Fairlie schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Fairlie?
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 Fairlie 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 Fairlie address.
Decile or EQI — how are Fairlie 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).