Fairfield Public School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 756 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Public School
Fairfield · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 901
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Fairfield · Catholic primary · K-6
691 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Fairfield Public School Fairfield NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1504 of 1,619 | #1099 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4570 of 4,908 | #3442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 209 | 381 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 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-p.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 23.9).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.2).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 386.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -32%).
- •Fairfield Public 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 Public 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 23.9 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 Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield Public School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.2.
How do Fairfield Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Fairfield Public School is 1504th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1099th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.