About the school
Fairfield Heights Public School is a large primary school located in Fairfield, established in 1952. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment for its diverse student body, with 91% of its students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The major cultural backgrounds represented in the school community include Vietnamese, Assyrian, Arabic, Samoan, Serbian, and Spanish, with approximately 15% of students classified as coming from a refugee background.
The school’s educational approach is centered around the motto 'Share and Learn', highlighting a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. Special emphasis is placed on literacy, numeracy, and information technology programs, supported by modern resources and excellent library facilities that facilitate effective learning across all Key Learning Areas.
Fairfield Heights Public School recognises that quality education is achieved through quality teaching. It believes in the importance of a partnership between students, teachers, and parents to create the very best outcomes for children. The school also offers small class sizes and individualised support to cater to the unique needs of its students. This includes tailored learning programs for students with additional needs and those classified as high potential or gifted.
Overall, Fairfield Heights Public School aims to prepare its students not only academically but also socially and emotionally, ensuring they become resilient, engaged, and confident citizens in a rapidly changing world.
Mission
Our school is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high quality educational opportunities for each and every student. We strive to cater for the social, physical, emotional and academic needs of our students. Specific emphasis is directed to improving student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
Location & Catchment Area
- Fairfield Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fairvale Public School 1.2 km
- B Fairvale High School 1.3 km
- C Fairfield Public School 1.4 km
- D Fairfield West Public School 1.4 km
- E Smithfield Public School 1.5 km
- F Fairfield High School 1.7 km
- G Westfields Sports High School 1.8 km
- H Smithfield West Public School 2.3 km
- I Canley Vale Public School 2.3 km
- J Canley Vale High School 2.3 km
- K Canley Heights Public School 2.6 km
- L Yennora Public School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 642 (334 girls, 308 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 642
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 893 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 73% / 18% / 7% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 190
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 45.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Year 1 | 75 |
| Year 2 | 83 |
| Year 3 | 92 |
| Year 4 | 90 |
| Year 5 | 113 |
| Year 6 | 117 |
| Total | 642 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 642 | 334 | 308 | - | 893 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 673 | 334 | 339 | 90.1 | 894 | 47.1 |
| 2023 | 745 | 362 | 383 | 90.8 | 896 | 48.1 |
| 2022 | 783 | 375 | 408 | 86.9 | 891 | 48.7 |
| 2021 | 812 | 382 | 430 | 92.2 | 911 | 51.3 |
| 2020 | 907 | 433 | 474 | - | 910 | 53.8 |
| 2019 | 982 | 485 | 497 | 92.6 | 919 | 56 |
| 2018 | 989 | 491 | 498 | 93.4 | 921 | 55.3 |
| 2017 | 1,008 | 502 | 506 | 93.2 | 928 | 55.3 |
| 2016 | 937 | 468 | 469 | 93.8 | 936 | 52.2 |
| 2015 | 993 | 489 | 504 | 93.9 | 935 | 54.6 |
| 2014 | 937 | 458 | 479 | 95 | 951 | 51.7 |
| 2013 | 896 | 431 | 465 | 94.4 | 971 | 50.5 |
| 2012 | 838 | 412 | 426 | 95 | 946 | 49.5 |
| 2011 | 851 | 401 | 450 | 94.9 | 898 | 48.5 |
| 2010 | 822 | 384 | 438 | - | 898 | 47.9 |
| 2009 | 837 | 367 | 470 | - | 965 | 46.6 |
| 2008 | 814 | 382 | 432 | - | 965 | 46.7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.