Fairfield Public School vs Yennora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Yennora Public School
Yennora · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Fairfield Public School Fairfield NSW | Yennora Public School Yennora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1504 of 1,619 | #1233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4570 of 4,908 | #3828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 209 | 100 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 38 |
| 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 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yennora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yennora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 23.9).
- •Yennora Public School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yennora Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Fairfield Public School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 244.
- •Yennora Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -32%).
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 Yennora Public School?
On the Success Index, Yennora Public School ranks higher (34.3 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 Yennora Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Yennora 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 Yennora Public School has 10.0.
How do Fairfield Public School and Yennora Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield Public School is 1504th of 1,619 and Yennora Public School is 1233rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.