Fairfield West Public School
Fairfield West Public School is a government primary school in Fairfield West, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 914, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 92% have a language background other than English.
Fairfield West NSW 2165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairfield West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Fairfield West Public School ranks 1,775th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Westfields Sports High School, a government secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Fairfield West Public School scores 914, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Fairfield West
Fairfield West Public School is located in Fairfield West, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,428/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 12,981.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fairfield West suburb profileSchools near Fairfield West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairfield West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfields Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairfield West | 0.4 km | 967 | 53 higher | 1,538 |
| Fairvale High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairfield West | 0.8 km | 912 | 2 lower | 1,320 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wakeley | 1.3 km | 935 | 21 higher | 843 |
| Smithfield West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wetherill Park | 1.3 km | 900 | 14 lower | 300 |
| Fairvale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 1.8 km | 919 | 5 higher | 503 |
| King Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Johns Park | 1.8 km | 985 | 71 higher | 396 |
| Smithfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Smithfield | 1.8 km | 948 | 34 higher | 517 |
| Canley Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canley Heights | 1.9 km | 935 | 21 higher | 529 |
| St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Smithfield | 1.9 km | 992 | 78 higher | 632 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfield West Public School a government school?
Yes, Fairfield West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairfield West Public School offer?
Fairfield West Public School offers K-6.
What is Fairfield West Public School's ICSEA score?
Fairfield West Public School has an ICSEA score of 914, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairfield West Public School?
Fairfield West Public School has 545 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairfield West Public School?
The nearest schools to Fairfield West Public School are Westfields Sports High School (0.4 km), Fairvale High School (0.8 km), Mary MacKillop Catholic College (1.3 km).
Where is Fairfield West Public School located?
Fairfield West Public School is located in Fairfield West, NSW 2165. Visit the school website at https://fairfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.