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Fairfield School (Dunedin)

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Fairfield, Dunedin, with 497 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll497at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic420fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Fairfield School (Dunedin), Ministry school number 3736 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

497students

Fairfield School (Dunedin) had 497 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 43087%
Māori 6413%
Asian 367%
Pacific 265%
MELAA 173%
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 497 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

420EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 420

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Fairfield School (Dunedin) operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3736
Address10 Sickels Street, Fairfield, Dunedin
Territorial authorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1872-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa CompositeYears 1–13 89 1.5 km
Abbotsford School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 284 2.2 km
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 47 2.6 km
Green Island School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 136 3.0 km
Amana Christian School CompositeYears 1–13 64 3.4 km
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 132 3.5 km
East Taieri School ContributingYears 1–6 313 3.6 km
Silverstream (South) Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 315 3.8 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Fairfield School (Dunedin) cover?

Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Fairfield School (Dunedin)?

497 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Fairfield School (Dunedin) have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Fairfield School (Dunedin) operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Fairfield School (Dunedin) a state school?

Fairfield School (Dunedin) is a state school.

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