Canley Vale High School vs Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canley Vale High School
Canley Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,651 students · ICSEA 954
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
Fairfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Canley Vale High School Canley Vale NSW | Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 539 | #367 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1122 of 1,472 | #1035 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,651 | 1,144 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 836 | 0 / 1,144 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 313 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 122.8 | 93.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 32.7 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canley Vale 2166 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canleyvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pbcfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 32.6).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Canley Vale High School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 1,144.
- •Canley Vale High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •Canley Vale High School is a government school while Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Canley Vale High School better than Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield?
On the Success Index, Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.6 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 Canley Vale High School and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Canley Vale and Fairfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canley Vale High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has 12.2.
How do Canley Vale High School and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield rank in NSW?
Canley Vale High School is 405th of 539 and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is 367th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.