Fairfield Heights Public School vs Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 683 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Heights Public School
Fairfield · Government primary · K-6
642 students · ICSEA 893
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,123 students · ICSEA 878
| Measure | Fairfield Heights Public School Fairfield NSW | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1615 of 1,619 | #489 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4886 of 4,908 | #1338 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,123 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 308 | 485 / 638 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 878 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 119.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfieldh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 15.8).
- •Fairfield Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.2).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 642.
- •Fairfield High School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Fairfield Heights Public School better than Fairfield High School?
On the Success Index, Fairfield High School ranks higher (24.0 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 Fairfield Heights Public School and Fairfield High School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield Heights Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield High School has 9.4.
How do Fairfield Heights Public School and Fairfield High School rank in NSW?
Fairfield Heights Public School is 1615th of 1,619 and Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.