Smithfield Public School vs Westfields Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield Public School
Smithfield · Government primary · P-6
517 students · ICSEA 948
Westfields Sports High School
Fairfield West · Government high school · 7-12
1,538 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Smithfield Public School Smithfield NSW | Westfields Sports High School Fairfield West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1239 of 1,619 | #417 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3837 of 4,908 | #1150 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 517 | 1,538 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 259 | 723 / 815 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 300 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 200 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 114.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Smithfield 2164 | Fairfield West 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | smithfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | westfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 31.3).
- •Westfields Sports High School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Smithfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •Westfields Sports High School is the larger school with 1,538 students compared with 517.
- •Westfields Sports High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Smithfield Public School better than Westfields Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Smithfield Public School ranks higher (34.1 vs 31.3 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 Smithfield Public School and Westfields Sports High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Fairfield West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Smithfield Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westfields Sports High School has 13.5.
How do Smithfield Public School and Westfields Sports High School rank in NSW?
Smithfield Public School is 1239th of 1,619 and Westfields Sports High School is 417th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.