Fairfield High School
Fairfield High School is a government secondary school in Fairfield, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 878, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,123 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 94% have a language background other than English.
Fairfield NSW 2165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairfield High School compares
By ICSEA, Fairfield High School ranks 552nd 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 13th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fairfield Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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 High School scores 878, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Fairfield High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairfield High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 0.3 km | 901 | 23 higher | 386 |
| Fairfield Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield | 0.7 km | 893 | 15 higher | 642 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Fairfield | 0.8 km | 997 | 119 higher | 691 |
| Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldCatholic Secondary · Fairfield | 0.9 km | 969 | 91 higher | 1,144 |
| Warakirri CollegeIndependent Secondary · Fairfield | 1.0 km | 902 | 24 higher | 548 |
| Yennora Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Yennora | 1.1 km | 933 | 55 higher | 244 |
| Villawood North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairfield East | 1.8 km | 937 | 59 higher | 250 |
| Guildford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford West | 2.1 km | 945 | 67 higher | 366 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfield High School a government school?
Yes, Fairfield High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairfield High School offer?
Fairfield High School offers 7-12.
What is Fairfield High School's ICSEA score?
Fairfield High School has an ICSEA score of 878, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has 1,123 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairfield High School?
The nearest schools to Fairfield High School are Fairfield Public School (0.3 km), Fairfield Heights Public School (0.7 km), Indie School Fairfield (0.7 km).
Where is Fairfield High School located?
Fairfield High School is located in Fairfield, NSW 2165. Visit the school website at https://fairfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.