Fairfield Primary School vs Westgarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Westgarth Primary School
Northcote · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1204
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Fairfield VIC | Westgarth Primary School Northcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 1,290 | #144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #42 of 4,908 | #265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 556 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 271 | 272 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1204 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 80% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 3078 | Northcote 3070 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.wgps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.5 vs 78.9).
- •Westgarth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1204 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 550.
- •Fairfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -14%).
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 Westgarth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fairfield Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.9 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 Fairfield Primary School and Westgarth Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Northcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairfield Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westgarth Primary School has 15.4.
How do Fairfield Primary School and Westgarth Primary School rank in VIC?
Fairfield Primary School is 27th of 1,290 and Westgarth Primary School is 144th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.