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
- Fairfield Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fairfield High School 350 m
- B Fairfield Heights Public School 1.4 km
- C Verona School 1.4 km
- D Yennora Public School 1.4 km
- E Fairvale Public School 1.8 km
- F Villawood North Public School 1.9 km
- G Canley Vale High School 2.0 km
- H Guildford West Public School 2.4 km
- I Carramar Public School 2.4 km
- J Smithfield Public School 2.5 km
- K Fairvale High School 2.5 km
- L Lansvale Public School 2.7 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 179
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- 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.