Fairfield High School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 845 m 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
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Fairfield · Catholic primary · K-6
691 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 539 | #1099 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 1,472 | #3442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,123 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 638 | 381 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | olrfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 24.0).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 18.2).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 691.
- •Fairfield High School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.7 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.2.
How do Fairfield High School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1099th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.