Fairy Meadow Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School is a government primary school in Fairy Meadow, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 342 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Fairy Meadow NSW 2519. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairy Meadow Public School compares
By ICSEA, Fairy Meadow Public School ranks 1,055th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wollongong Flexible School, an independent secondary 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. Fairy Meadow Public School scores 1002, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Fairy Meadow
Fairy Meadow Public School is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,407/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 7,512.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fairy Meadow suburb profileSchools near Fairy Meadow Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairy Meadow Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Fairy Meadow | 0.8 km | 1081 | 79 higher | 335 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.7 km | 1075 | 73 higher | 1,169 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.8 km | 984 | 18 lower | 723 |
| Pleasant Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.9 km | 1126 | 124 higher | 241 |
| Balgownie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgownie | 1.9 km | 1076 | 74 higher | 329 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairy Meadow Public School a government school?
Yes, Fairy Meadow Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairy Meadow Public School offer?
Fairy Meadow Public School offers P-6.
What is Fairy Meadow Public School's ICSEA score?
Fairy Meadow Public School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairy Meadow Public School?
Fairy Meadow Public School has 342 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairy Meadow Public School?
The nearest schools to Fairy Meadow Public School are Wollongong Flexible School (0.8 km), Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Towradgi Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Fairy Meadow Public School located?
Fairy Meadow Public School is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519. Visit the school website at https://fairymeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.