Fairfield College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Fairfield College
Serious Concerns Identified — Government Intervention Recommended
ERO has found significant and urgent challenges at Fairfield College, including low student achievement, very poor attendance, and insufficient progress since the previous 2023 review. The situation is serious enough that ERO has formally recommended the Ministry of Education consider appointing a Limited Statutory Manager — a significant intervention reserved for schools requiring urgent improvement. While some positive steps are being taken by leadership, the effects have not yet translated into better outcomes for students.
Source: ERO, 8 October 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Fairfield College
25 Bankwood Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
This school has an enrolment scheme, but the zone boundary is not available yet.
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What families ask about Fairfield College
- Does Fairfield College have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed, but no boundary map is available here. Confirm your address directly with the school.
- What year levels does Fairfield College teach?
- Fairfield College teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Fairfield College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 527. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 956 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1957
- Principal
- Richard Crawford
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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