Fairfield High School vs Miller High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,123 students · ICSEA 878
Miller High School
Miller · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 878
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW | Miller High School Miller NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 539 | #454 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 1,472 | #1239 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,123 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 638 | 387 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 878 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Miller 2168 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | miller-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Miller High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 24.0).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 816.
- •Miller High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -4%).
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 High School better than Miller High School?
On the Success Index, Miller High School ranks higher (27.8 vs 24.0 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 High School and Miller High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Miller in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield High School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miller High School has 9.7.
How do Fairfield High School and Miller High School rank in NSW?
Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 and Miller High School is 454th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.