Dungog Public School vs Fairfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 180 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dungog Public School
Dungog · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 914
Fairfield West Public School
Fairfield West · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Dungog Public School Dungog NSW | Fairfield West Public School Fairfield West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1450 of 1,619 | #1443 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4424 of 4,908 | #4400 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 191 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 105 | 259 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dungog 2420 | Fairfield West 2165 |
| Council area | Dungog | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dungog-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.1 vs 26.4).
- •Fairfield West Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Fairfield West Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 191.
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 Dungog Public School better than Fairfield West Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dungog Public School and Fairfield West Public School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Dungog and Fairfield West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dungog Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield West Public School has 11.2.
How do Dungog Public School and Fairfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Dungog Public School is 1450th 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.