Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School is a government primary school in Fairfield, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1170, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 9% of students have a language background other than English.
Fairfield VIC 3078. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairfield Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Fairfield Primary School ranks 21st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 49 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anthony's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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 Primary School scores 1170, well above average.
School zone
Fairfield Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Fairfield Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairfield Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alphington | 1.2 km | 1173 | 3 higher | 365 |
| Westgarth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 1.3 km | 1204 | 34 higher | 550 |
| Alphington Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Alphington | 1.4 km | 1150 | 20 lower | 679 |
| Spensley Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Hill | 1.8 km | 1170 | same | 261 |
| Santa Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Northcote | 1.8 km | 1110 | 60 lower | 779 |
| Virtual School VictoriaGovernment Combined · Thornbury | 1.8 km | 1073 | 97 lower | 6,248 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 1.9 km | 1107 | 63 lower | 129 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfield Primary School a government school?
Yes, Fairfield Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairfield Primary School offer?
Fairfield Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Fairfield Primary School's ICSEA score?
Fairfield Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1170, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School has 556 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairfield Primary School?
The nearest schools to Fairfield Primary School are St Anthony's School (0.2 km), Alphington Primary School (1.2 km), Westgarth Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Fairfield Primary School located?
Fairfield Primary School is located in Fairfield, VIC 3078. Visit the school website at http://www.fairfieldps.vic.edu.au.