Alphington Grammar School vs Fairfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Grammar School
Alphington · Independent combined · Prep-12
679 students · ICSEA 1150
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · Government primary · Prep-6
556 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Alphington Grammar School Alphington VIC | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 239 | #27 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #33 of 1,259 | #42 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 679 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 471 | 285 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Fairfield 3078 |
| Council area | Yarra | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphington.vic.edu.au | www.fairfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alphington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 84.5).
- •Fairfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alphington Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Alphington Grammar School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 556.
- •Alphington Grammar School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 8%).
- •Alphington Grammar School is a independent school while Fairfield Primary 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 Alphington Grammar School better than Fairfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alphington Grammar School ranks higher (85.8 vs 84.5 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 Alphington Grammar School and Fairfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Fairfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield Primary School has 14.4.
How do Alphington Grammar School and Fairfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Alphington Grammar School is 19th of 239 and Fairfield Primary School is 27th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.