Fairfield Public School

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About the school

Fairfield Public School is a well-established institution located in the central business district of Fairfield, having served the community for 128 years. With a current enrolment of 590 students, the school embraces a culturally diverse demographic, with 95% of its students coming from language backgrounds other than English. A significant portion, 41%, are newly arrived in Australia, often experiencing their first formal schooling at Fairfield Public School.

Commitment to Education

The school is dedicated to delivering quality teaching and learning, particularly in literacy, language, and numeracy. It receives equity funding under the Gonski (NERA) initiative and employs two Instructional leaders as part of the NSW State Literacy and Numeracy Strategy. Enhancing educational outcomes, Fairfield Public School has integrated technology into its teaching as a vital learning tool. Unique staffing arrangements include a Wellbeing teacher and Assistant Principals focused on wellbeing and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support.

Focus on Wellbeing

Fairfield Public School prioritises the emotional and social wellbeing of its students through various initiatives, including the implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning. The STARS model promotes a sense of safety, trust, attachment, responsibility, and skills within the learning environment. The school actively partners with external agencies, facilitating programs that enhance student learning and community involvement.

Engaging Learning Environment

Students at Fairfield Public School enjoy access to a wide range of academic, social, and extracurricular activities, fostering a love for lifelong learning. The school’s motto, 'Learning together', reflects its commitment to collaboration among students, staff, and the wider community, ensuring that every child feels included and has the opportunity to thrive.

Mission

At Fairfield Public School, our commitment is to drive success by engaging students through outstanding teaching, high expectations, nurturing wellbeing and strong community connections.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
386 (177 girls, 209 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
386
ICSEA What does this mean?
901 (percentile 11)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
70% / 20% / 9% / 2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
32.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 40
Year 1 49
Year 2 51
Year 3 44
Year 4 61
Year 5 75
Year 6 66
Total 386

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 386 177 209 - 901 32.5
2024 407 202 205 89.9 911 31.5
2023 437 214 223 88.8 910 32.1
2022 462 227 235 86.1 890 33.6
2021 492 233 259 91.9 903 36.7
2020 569 259 310 - 900 38.8
2019 581 279 302 91.6 903 39.8
2018 586 306 280 93.7 897 41.4
2017 575 294 281 94.3 903 39.7
2016 560 277 283 92.7 897 39.5
2015 615 300 315 92.8 912 42.8
2014 639 296 343 92.9 913 43.9
2013 614 288 326 91.2 915 42.8
2012 575 271 304 91.9 960 39.4
2011 579 273 306 93.3 934 39.3
2010 597 287 310 - 927 43.6
2009 628 302 326 - 925 43.5
2008 619 314 305 - 925 43.2

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.

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