Fairfield High School vs Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 892 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
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
Fairfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW | Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 539 | #367 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 1,472 | #1035 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,123 | 1,144 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 638 | 0 / 1,144 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 93.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 32.7 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pbcfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 24.0).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 1,123.
- •Fairfield High School is a government school while Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield 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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield?
On the Success Index, Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield ranks higher (36.5 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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield?
About 892 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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has 12.2.
How do Fairfield High School and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield rank in NSW?
Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 and Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is 367th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.