Fairfield Heights Public School vs Fairvale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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
Fairvale Public School
Fairfield · Government primary · K-6
503 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Fairfield Heights Public School Fairfield NSW | Fairvale Public School Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1615 of 1,619 | #1526 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4886 of 4,908 | #4626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 642 | 503 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 308 | 268 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 92% |
| 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 | fairvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fairvale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 15.8).
- •Fairvale Public School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Fairfield Heights Public School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 503.
- •Fairvale Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% 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 Fairvale Public School?
On the Success Index, Fairvale Public School ranks higher (23.0 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 Fairvale Public School?
About 1.4 km 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 Fairvale Public School has 15.7.
How do Fairfield Heights Public School and Fairvale Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield Heights Public School is 1615th of 1,619 and Fairvale Public School is 1526th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.