# Fairfield Heights Public School

Fairfield Heights Public School is a NSW government primary school in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 642 (2025)
- **Address**: Station St, Fairfield NSW 2165
- **Phone**: (02) 9724 2254
- **Website**: https://fairfieldh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fairfieldh-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48156
- **Established**: 1952-09-01

## About

Fairfield Heights Public School is a large primary school located in Fairfield, established in 1952. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment for its diverse student body, with 91% of its students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The major cultural backgrounds represented in the school community include Vietnamese, Assyrian, Arabic, Samoan, Serbian, and Spanish, with approximately 15% of students classified as coming from a refugee background.

The school’s educational approach is centered around the motto 'Share and Learn', highlighting a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. Special emphasis is placed on literacy, numeracy, and information technology programs, supported by modern resources and excellent library facilities that facilitate effective learning across all Key Learning Areas.

Fairfield Heights Public School recognises that quality education is achieved through quality teaching. It believes in the importance of a partnership between students, teachers, and parents to create the very best outcomes for children. The school also offers small class sizes and individualised support to cater to the unique needs of its students. This includes tailored learning programs for students with additional needs and those classified as high potential or gifted.

Overall, Fairfield Heights Public School aims to prepare its students not only academically but also socially and emotionally, ensuring they become resilient, engaged, and confident citizens in a rapidly changing world.

## Mission

Our school is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high quality educational opportunities for each and every student. We strive to cater for the social, physical, emotional and academic needs of our students. Specific emphasis is directed to improving student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy.

Motto: "Share and Learn"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 642 |
| 2024 | 673 |
| 2023 | 745 |
| 2022 | 783 |
| 2021 | 812 |
| 2020 | 907 |
| 2019 | 982 |
| 2018 | 989 |
| 2017 | 1,008 |
| 2016 | 937 |
| 2015 | 993 |
| 2014 | 937 |
| 2013 | 896 |
| 2012 | 838 |
| 2011 | 851 |
| 2010 | 822 |
| 2009 | 837 |
| 2008 | 814 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48156-fairfield-heights-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.