# Fairfax Public School

Fairfax Public School is a NSW government primary school in Maules Creek, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 3 (2025)
- **Address**: Maules Creek, Maules Creek NSW 2382
- **Phone**: (02) 6794 4502
- **Website**: https://fairfax-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: fairfax-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49488
- **Established**: 1910-05-01

## About

Fairfax Public School is located 42 kilometres from Narrabri in the picturesque foothills of the Nandewar Ranges. It is at the heart of the farming and grazing community of Maules Creek, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning through diverse and effective teaching and learning experiences across all key learning areas. The school values individuality and diversity, encouraging students to develop independence and self-confidence via individual learning and support programs.

## Community Engagement
Core values are emphasised through collaborative learning partnerships among parents, students, and the broader community. This collaboration aims to achieve significant social and academic outcomes that reflect the shared vision encapsulated in the school’s motto, 'Not Many But Much.' Fairfax Public School prides itself on fostering an environment where every student can thrive, allowing them to excel academically while nurturing their social and emotional wellbeing.

## Learning Environment
The school environment is designed to celebrate traditional rural values, recognising effort, integrity, and resilience as essential components for becoming engaged, successful learners and active citizens beyond the school years. Fairfax Public School thoroughly supports its students, ensuring they are not just educated but are well-rounded individuals prepared to face future challenges. By nurturing strong relationships and cultivating a community spirit, the school creates a supportive atmosphere where all students feel a sense of belonging and are motivated to reach their full potential.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Not Many but Much"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49488-fairfax-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.