Fairfield High School
Fairfield, NSW, 2165
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
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
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.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city