Type Public Principal C. Borg Enrolment 1099 Motto "To Live is to Learn" Founded 1955 | Established 1955 Grades 7-12 Phone +61 2 9727 2111 Number of students 1,099 | |
School district South Western Sydney School Region Address The Horsley Dr, Fairfield NSW 2165, Australia Similar Fairvale High School, Westfields Sports High Sch, Holroyd High School, Cabramat High School, Canley Vale High School | ||
Fairfield High School is a comprehensive, co-educational school in Fairfield, Sydney, Australia, part of the South Western Sydney School Region and the Fairfield School Education Area. When Fairfield High School was established in 1955, the school was divided into two adjacent single sex high schools: Fairfield Boys High School and Fairfield Girls High School.
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About Fairfield High School
Fairfield High School is a comprehensive local high school located in the heart of the Fairfield Municipality. Situated in the south western suburbs of Sydney, the school is located on the fringe of the Fairfield Central business district along the Horsley Drive. Fairfield is one of the most densely populated suburbs in Sydney containing residents from all over the world. The community is one of the most multi-cultural communities in Sydney.
Fairfield High School offers a comprehensive education in a coeducational setting. The broad curriculum and its emphasis on catering for the needs of the individual are distinctive features. Students from various cultural backgrounds are valued in this multi-cultural learning community.
A well established Intensive English Centre (IEC) is located on site as part of the High School community. It caters for newly arrived students from overseas. The school has particular interest in providing for the needs of these students on entry into the high school setting.
The positive nature of the school is most evident in its welfare and award system and implementation of the community, achievement, respect and environment (CARE) code that underpins the ethos of the school. The aim of the school is to produce informed, confident and caring individuals through many quality programs promoting the CARE code.
The school is part of the Priority Schools Funding Program which supports students through a variety of strategies that are embedded in the school's management plan and school ethos.
Curriculum
Fairfield High school offers a diverse range of subjects from years 7 to 12. Technological courses are offered to students in years 7 - 8, and elective subjects are offered to students in years 9 and 10. Also offered are a wide variety of extension courses.
Campus
The Fairfield High School building is also used for adult education classes through Macarthur Community College.
Extra events
Fairfield High School is an active member in the community and is the host to a variety of events such as: