Fairvale Public School vs Herons Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 305 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
Herons Creek Public School
Herons Creek · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Fairvale Public School Fairfield NSW | Herons Creek Public School Herons Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1526 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4626 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 235 | 10 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 32% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Herons Creek 2443 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heronscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Herons Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 23.0).
- •Herons Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.7).
- •Fairvale Public School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 25.
- •Herons Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
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 Herons Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Herons Creek Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 23.0 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 Public School and Herons Creek Public School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Herons Creek 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 Herons Creek Public School has 9.3.
How do Fairvale Public School and Herons Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Fairvale Public School is 1526th of 1,619 and Herons Creek Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.