Fairvale High School vs Kyogle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 616 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
Kyogle High School
Kyogle · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Fairvale High School Fairfield West NSW | Kyogle High School Kyogle NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 539 | #450 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1445 of 1,472 | #1230 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 307 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 682 | 164 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.9 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 20% |
| Suburb | Fairfield West 2165 | Kyogle 2474 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Kyogle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kyogle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kyogle High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 16.9).
- •Kyogle High School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.2).
- •Fairvale High School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 307.
- •Kyogle High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -12%).
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 Kyogle High School?
On the Success Index, Kyogle High School ranks higher (28.1 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 Kyogle High School?
About 616 km in a straight line, between Fairfield West and Kyogle 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 Kyogle High School has 8.6.
How do Fairvale High School and Kyogle High School rank in NSW?
Fairvale High School is 536th of 539 and Kyogle High School is 450th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.