Chester Hill High School vs Fairvale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Hill High School
Chester Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,056 students · ICSEA 912
Fairvale High School
Fairfield West · Government high school · 7-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Chester Hill High School Chester Hill NSW | Fairvale High School Fairfield West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 539 | #536 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1412 of 1,472 | #1445 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,056 | 1,320 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 542 | 638 / 682 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 223 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.5 | 107.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Fairfield West 2165 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chesterhil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | fairvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chester Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (19.7 vs 16.9).
- •Chester Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Fairvale High School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 1,056.
- •Fairvale High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
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 Chester Hill High School better than Fairvale High School?
On the Success Index, Chester Hill High School ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.9 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 Chester Hill High School and Fairvale High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Fairfield West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chester Hill High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairvale High School has 12.2.
How do Chester Hill High School and Fairvale High School rank in NSW?
Chester Hill High School is 521st of 539 and Fairvale High School is 536th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.