Fairvale Public School vs Goulburn North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 147 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairvale Public School
Fairfield · Government primary · K-6
503 students · ICSEA 919
Goulburn North Public School
Goulburn North · Government primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Fairvale Public School Fairfield NSW | Goulburn North Public School Goulburn North NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1526 of 1,619 | #1544 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4626 of 4,908 | #4668 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 235 | 90 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 14% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Goulburn North 2580 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goulburnn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.0 vs 22.2).
- •Goulburn North Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Fairvale Public School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 188.
- •Fairvale Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -29%).
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 Public School better than Goulburn North Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairvale Public School and Goulburn North Public School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Goulburn North in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairvale Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn North Public School has 13.6.
How do Fairvale Public School and Goulburn North Public School rank in NSW?
Fairvale Public School is 1526th of 1,619 and Goulburn North Public School is 1544th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.