Fairfield West Public School vs Mary MacKillop Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Wakeley · Catholic high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Fairfield West Public School Fairfield West NSW | Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1443 of 1,619 | #499 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4400 of 4,908 | #1360 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 843 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 843 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fairfield West 2165 | Wakeley 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mmcwakeley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 23.1).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield West Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 843 students compared with 545.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -25%).
- •Fairfield West Public School is a government school while Mary MacKillop Catholic College 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 West Public School better than Mary MacKillop Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Fairfield West Public School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.1 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 West Public School and Mary MacKillop Catholic College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield West and Wakeley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield West Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Fairfield West Public School and Mary MacKillop Catholic College rank in NSW?
Fairfield West Public School is 1443rd of 1,619 and Mary MacKillop Catholic College is 499th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.