Fairhills High School
Fairhills High School is a government secondary school in Knoxfield, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Knoxfield VIC 3180. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairhills High School compares
By ICSEA, Fairhills High School ranks 234th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fairhills Primary 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. Fairhills High School scores 994, near average.
School zone
Fairhills High 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.
About Knoxfield
Fairhills High School is located in Knoxfield, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,762/wk and median rent of $421/wk. Population: 7,645.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Knoxfield suburb profileSchools near Fairhills High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairhills High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 0.8 km | 1004 | 10 higher | 104 |
| St Andrews Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Wantirna South | 1.2 km | 1166 | 172 higher | 719 |
| Knox Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 1.3 km | 1061 | 67 higher | 312 |
| Holy Trinity SchoolCatholic Primary · Wantirna South | 1.4 km | 1083 | 89 higher | 210 |
| Wantirna South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wantirna South | 1.8 km | 1074 | 80 higher | 233 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.8 km | 1072 | 78 higher | 432 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.8 km | 1006 | 12 higher | 247 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairhills High School a government school?
Yes, Fairhills High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairhills High School offer?
Fairhills High School offers 7-12.
What is Fairhills High School's ICSEA score?
Fairhills High School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairhills High School?
Fairhills High School has 404 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairhills High School?
The nearest schools to Fairhills High School are Fairhills Primary School (0.8 km), St Andrews Christian College (1.2 km), Kent Park Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Fairhills High School located?
Fairhills High School is located in Knoxfield, VIC 3180. Visit the school website at http://www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au.