Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield vs Villawood North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 992 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield
Fairfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 969
Villawood North Public School
Fairfield East · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Fairfield NSW | Villawood North Public School Fairfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #367 of 539 | #1181 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1035 of 1,472 | #3681 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,144 | 112 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 173 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.5 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Fairfield East 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pbcfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | villawoodn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.5 vs 36.4).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villawood North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 250.
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is a catholic school while Villawood North Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield better than Villawood 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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield and Villawood North Public School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Villawood North Public School has 11.6.
How do Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield and Villawood North Public School rank in NSW?
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is 367th of 539 and Villawood North Public School is 1181st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.