Albury North Public School vs Fairfield Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 440 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury North Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 893
Fairfield Heights Public School
Fairfield · Government primary · K-6
642 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Albury North Public School Albury NSW | Fairfield Heights Public School Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1262 of 1,619 | #1615 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3915 of 4,908 | #4886 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 642 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 134 | 334 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 2% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Albury | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | alburynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fairfieldh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albury North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 15.8).
- •Albury North Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Fairfield Heights Public School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 285.
- •Albury North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -29%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albury North Public School better than Fairfield Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Albury North Public School ranks higher (33.0 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albury North Public School and Fairfield Heights Public School?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Albury and Fairfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury North Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield Heights Public School has 14.2.
How do Albury North Public School and Fairfield Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Albury North Public School is 1262nd of 1,619 and Fairfield Heights Public School is 1615th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.