# Fairvale High School

Fairvale High School is a NSW government secondary school in Fairfield West, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,320 (2025)
- **Address**: Thorney Rd & Maude St, Fairfield West NSW 2165
- **Phone**: (02) 9604 3118
- **Website**: https://fairvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fairvale-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46468
- **Established**: 1969-01-01

## About

Fairvale High School is a very large, dynamic, multicultural high school located in the Fairfield West area. The school's core values are founded on tradition, care, and innovation, creating a supportive environment that fosters learning across a diverse range of academic, sporting, and vocational subjects. Fairvale High School has a stellar reputation for its achievements in many areas, particularly in extension opportunities for students in Mathematics, English, History, and the creative and performing arts. Selected students are provided with the chance to participate in advanced Mathematics programs, completing their 2 unit HSC by the end of Year 11.

The school's Vocational Education program encompasses a variety of fields, including Hospitality, Construction, Retail Services, Business Services, and Information Technology. Fairvale High School ensures support for student progress through technology, literacy, and numeracy programs delivered across all Key Learning Areas (KLAs), along with integrated sport and welfare initiatives. The dedicated teaching staff, combined with intensive homework and tutorial centres, contributes to the school's effective approach to student learning.

In addition, Fairvale High School fosters strong community links through active partnerships with local primary schools and a Parent and Community committee, further enhancing the educational experience. With a commitment to high-quality, inclusive education, Fairvale High School provides every student with the tools necessary to thrive academically and socially.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Quality teaching and learning in an inclusive environment that combines tradition and innovation. Support for every family.

Motto: "Focused. Aspiring. Inclusive. Respectful."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,320 |
| 2024 | 1,326 |
| 2023 | 1,353 |
| 2022 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2020 | 1,499 |
| 2019 | 1,468 |
| 2018 | 1,445 |
| 2017 | 1,383 |
| 2016 | 1,378 |
| 2015 | 1,371 |
| 2014 | 1,362 |
| 2013 | 1,389 |
| 2012 | 1,383 |
| 2011 | 1,364 |
| 2010 | 1,397 |
| 2009 | 1,400 |
| 2008 | 1,455 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46468-fairvale-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.