Fairfield Primary School vs Spensley Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · Government primary · Prep-6
556 students · ICSEA 1170
Spensley Street Primary School
Clifton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
261 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield VIC | Spensley Street Primary School Clifton Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 1,290 | #28 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #42 of 4,908 | #46 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 556 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 271 | 132 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 3078 | Clifton Hill 3068 |
| Council area | Darebin | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.ssps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.5 vs 84.3).
- •Spensley Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 261.
- •Fairfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -29%).
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 Fairfield Primary School better than Spensley Street Primary 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 Fairfield Primary School and Spensley Street Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Clifton Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spensley Street Primary School has 11.7.
How do Fairfield Primary School and Spensley Street Primary School rank in VIC?
Fairfield Primary School is 27th of 1,290 and Spensley Street Primary School is 28th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.