Fairfield West Public School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Fairfield West Public School Fairfield West NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1443 of 1,619 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4400 of 4,908 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 545 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Fairfield West 2165 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 20.4).
- •Fairfield West Public School has the higher ICSEA (914 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield West Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.8).
- •Fairfield West Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 300.
- •Smithfield West Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -25%).
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 Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Fairfield West Public School ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.4 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 Smithfield West Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield West and Wetherill Park 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 Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Fairfield West Public School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Fairfield West Public School is 1443rd of 1,619 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.