Fairfield High School

Fairfield, NSW, 2165

Government Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 1,123 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

152.6

119.7 teaching · 32.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,123

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

94%

Girls vs boys

485 girls · 638 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Fairfield High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school in Fairfield, NSW, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school serves a diverse community and its vision centres on creating opportunities for excellence — a place where every student is empowered to connect, succeed and thrive, with diversity, curiosity, and lifelong learning at the heart of school life. The school offers a range of specialist programs that reflect the breadth of its student population. An Intensive English Centre supports students who are developing English language proficiency, providing dedicated language learning as part of their transition into mainstream schooling. A Special Education Unit provides targeted support for students with additional learning needs, ensuring inclusive access to education across the school community. Fairfield High School also holds selective status, meaning a cohort of academically high-achieving students is enrolled through the state selective placement process, contributing to a learning environment that spans a wide range of abilities and educational pathways.

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Pay and agreement

Graduate

$90,117

Starting salary

Top of scale

$137,861

Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher

Super

12.0%

Employer contribution

Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city