Fairfield High School vs Warakirri College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Warakirri College
Fairfield · Independent special · 10-12
548 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW | Warakirri College Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,123 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 638 | 379 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 54.1 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 17% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.warakirricollege.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warakirri College has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 548.
- •Warakirri College has grown faster over five years (72% vs -4%).
- •Fairfield High School is a government school while Warakirri College is an independent 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 Warakirri College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield High School and Warakirri College?
About 1.0 km 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 Warakirri College has 11.7.
How do Fairfield High School and Warakirri College rank in NSW?
Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 and Warakirri College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.