Crawford Public School vs Fairfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford Public School
Doonside · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 914
Fairfield West Public School
Fairfield West · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Crawford Public School Doonside NSW | Fairfield West Public School Fairfield West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1343 of 1,619 | #1443 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4141 of 4,908 | #4400 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 387 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 191 | 259 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Fairfield West 2165 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crawford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crawford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 26.4).
- •Fairfield West Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 387.
- •Crawford Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -25%).
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 Crawford Public School better than Fairfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Crawford Public School ranks higher (29.8 vs 26.4 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 Crawford Public School and Fairfield West Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Fairfield West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crawford Public School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield West Public School has 11.2.
How do Crawford Public School and Fairfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Crawford Public School is 1343rd of 1,619 and Fairfield West Public School is 1443rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.