Fairfield High School vs Yennora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Yennora Public School
Yennora · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield NSW | Yennora Public School Yennora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 539 | #1233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1338 of 1,472 | #3828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,123 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 485 / 638 | 100 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| 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 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Yennora 2161 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yennora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yennora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 24.0).
- •Yennora Public School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.0).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 244.
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 Yennora Public School?
On the Success Index, Yennora Public School ranks higher (34.3 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 Yennora Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Yennora 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 Yennora Public School has 10.0.
How do Fairfield High School and Yennora Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield High School is 489th of 539 and Yennora Public School is 1233rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.