Blackburn Lake Primary School vs Fairfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Lake Primary School
Blackburn · Government primary · Prep-6
542 students · ICSEA 1170
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · Government primary · Prep-6
556 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Blackburn Lake Primary School Blackburn VIC | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 1,290 | #27 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #10 of 4,908 | #42 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 542 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 285 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Fairfield 3078 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blps.vic.edu.au | www.fairfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Lake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (88.5 vs 84.5).
- •Blackburn Lake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 542.
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 Blackburn Lake Primary School better than Fairfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blackburn Lake Primary School ranks higher (88.5 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 Blackburn Lake Primary School and Fairfield Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Fairfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn Lake Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairfield Primary School has 14.4.
How do Blackburn Lake Primary School and Fairfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Blackburn Lake Primary School is 7th of 1,290 and Fairfield Primary School is 27th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.