# Fairfield Public School

Fairfield 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**: 386 (2025)
- **Address**: 68-82 Smart St, Fairfield NSW 2165
- **Phone**: (02) 9724 1065
- **Website**: https://fairfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fairfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48157
- **Established**: 1889-01-01

## About

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.

Motto: "Learning together"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 386 |
| 2024 | 407 |
| 2023 | 437 |
| 2022 | 462 |
| 2021 | 492 |
| 2020 | 569 |
| 2019 | 581 |
| 2018 | 586 |
| 2017 | 575 |
| 2016 | 560 |
| 2015 | 615 |
| 2014 | 639 |
| 2013 | 614 |
| 2012 | 575 |
| 2011 | 579 |
| 2010 | 597 |
| 2009 | 628 |
| 2008 | 619 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48157-fairfield-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.