Fairfield Public School vs Pelaw Main Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 125 km 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
Pelaw Main Public School
Pelaw Main · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Fairfield Public School Fairfield NSW | Pelaw Main Public School Pelaw Main NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1504 of 1,619 | #1547 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4570 of 4,908 | #4676 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 209 | 66 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 28% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Pelaw Main 2327 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pelawmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.9 vs 22.1).
- •Fairfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Fairfield Public School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 115.
- •Fairfield Public School has grown faster over five years (-32% vs -40%).
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 Pelaw Main Public School?
On the Success Index, Fairfield Public School ranks higher (23.9 vs 22.1 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 Pelaw Main Public School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Pelaw Main 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 Pelaw Main Public School has 12.6.
How do Fairfield Public School and Pelaw Main Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield Public School is 1504th of 1,619 and Pelaw Main Public School is 1547th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.