Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield vs Yennora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 892 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
Yennora Public School
Yennora · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Fairfield NSW | Yennora Public School Yennora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #367 of 539 | #1233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1035 of 1,472 | #3828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,144 | 100 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| 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 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.5 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Yennora 2161 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pbcfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | yennora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 34.3).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yennora Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 244.
- •Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is a catholic school while Yennora 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 Yennora Public School?
On the Success Index, Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield ranks higher (36.5 vs 34.3 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 Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield and Yennora Public School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Yennora 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 Yennora Public School has 10.0.
How do Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield and Yennora Public School rank in NSW?
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is 367th of 539 and Yennora Public School is 1233rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.