Fairfield West Public School vs Girilambone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 476 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield West Public School
Fairfield West · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 914
Girilambone Public School
Girilambone · Government primary · K-6
14 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Fairfield West Public School Fairfield West NSW | Girilambone Public School Girilambone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1443 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4400 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 545 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 7 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 36% |
| Suburb | Fairfield West 2165 | Girilambone 2831 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | girilambon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 19.7).
- •Girilambone Public School has the higher ICSEA (915 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield West Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 14.
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 West Public School better than Girilambone Public School?
On the Success Index, Fairfield West Public School ranks higher (26.4 vs 19.7 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 West Public School and Girilambone Public School?
About 476 km in a straight line, between Fairfield West and Girilambone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Fairfield West Public School and Girilambone Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield West Public School is 1443rd of 1,619 and Girilambone Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.