About Us....

Fairton is a U1, Decile 6 Contributing School. We are uniquely located in a small rural community but still just 4 kilometres north of Ashburtons town boundary (population 17,700). Ashburton is a major, thriving South Island town currently undergoing a signifcant boom based on the buoyant rural economy. As a contributing school, we cater for students Year 1 - Year 6, in a family atmosphere unique to rural schools. Relatively small class numbers ensure that we are able to cater for the individual needs of our students.

Fairton is a well resourced rural school, you will find two classrooms, a well stocked physical education shed, library, swimming pool, netball court and sports fields. Wherever possible our resources are made available to the community outside school hours. The playground is also open for the community to use with the adventure playground being very popular (built with community assistance - thanks everyone). Parents are involved with assistance in sports, library and classroom programmes, grounds maintenance and accompanying children on school camps and trips. The school has a strong family atmosphere and we pride ourselves on our sense of community spirit.

School Bus.
Currently many "town students" choose to travel out to Fairton to be a part of our school giving them a taste of small class numbers in a unique rural setting. The school bus leaves Ashburton at approx 8.15am and arrives in Fairton around 8.45.

We welcome enquiries from parents/caregivers who are interested in finding out more about Fairton School. Please contact the school office and make a time to meet with us to talk about what Fairton School has to offer you and your family.

Neville Hore, Principal

Fairton School
Fairfield Road
2 RD
Ashburton

Tel/Fax 03 3089205
Mobile 0274308920
email fairton@xtra.co.nz