Fairvale High School
Fairvale High School is a government secondary school in Fairfield West, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 912, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,320 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 93% 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 Fairvale High School compares
By ICSEA, Fairvale High School ranks 501st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fairfield West Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Fairvale High School scores 912, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Fairvale High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Fairfield West
Fairvale High 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 Fairvale High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairvale High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield West | 0.8 km | 914 | 2 higher | 545 |
| Westfields Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairfield West | 1.0 km | 967 | 55 higher | 1,538 |
| Fairvale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 1.1 km | 919 | 7 higher | 503 |
| Canley Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canley Heights | 1.4 km | 935 | 23 higher | 529 |
| Canley Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Canley Vale | 1.6 km | 973 | 61 higher | 752 |
| King Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · St Johns Park | 1.8 km | 985 | 73 higher | 396 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wakeley | 1.9 km | 935 | 23 higher | 843 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaCatholic Primary · Cabramatta | 2.0 km | 1012 | 100 higher | 622 |
| Smithfield West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wetherill Park | 2.1 km | 900 | 12 lower | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairvale High School a government school?
Yes, Fairvale High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairvale High School offer?
Fairvale High School offers 7-12.
What is Fairvale High School's ICSEA score?
Fairvale High School has an ICSEA score of 912, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairvale High School?
Fairvale High School has 1,320 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairvale High School?
The nearest schools to Fairvale High School are Fairfield West Public School (0.8 km), Westfields Sports High School (1.0 km), Fairvale Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Fairvale High School located?
Fairvale High School is located in Fairfield West, NSW 2165. Visit the school website at https://fairvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.