Fairvale High School vs King Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairvale High School
Fairfield West · Government high school · 7-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 912
King Park Public School
St Johns Park · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Fairvale High School Fairfield West NSW | King Park Public School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 539 | #1153 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1445 of 1,472 | #3614 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,320 | 396 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 682 | 186 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.9 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fairfield West 2165 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •King Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 16.9).
- •King Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairvale High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Fairvale High School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 396.
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 Fairvale High School better than King Park Public School?
On the Success Index, King Park Public School ranks higher (37.3 vs 16.9 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 Fairvale High School and King Park Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fairfield West and St Johns Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairvale High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King Park Public School has 14.8.
How do Fairvale High School and King Park Public School rank in NSW?
Fairvale High School is 536th of 539 and King Park Public School is 1153rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.