Principal:
Mrs Seto, Kathleen
International Student Coordinator: Ms Kathryn Efthymiades
Total number of students: Approx. 1550
Fairvale High epitomises its ethos of tradition, care and innovation. Since its establishment, the school has evolved into a large, dynamic, multicultural high school that has continuously set an outstanding record in academic, cultural, social and sporting excellence.
By providing a range of specialised and dedicated staff as well as modern and leading-edge facilities and services, Fairvale High's values of ensuring a supportive and caring environment for all students is unmistakable.
English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- Trained and experienced EAL/D teachers
Student support services
- Comprehensively resourced library
- Junior and Senior Learning Centres
- After School Tuition
- Weekly international student meetings
- Dedicated international student team
Languages taught
- Mandarin
- French and Spanish (beginners, continuers and extension)
Special facilities
- Well-appointed performing arts studio, creative spaces and language laboratories
- Innovative home economics, industrial technology and science facilities
- Spacious and well-equipped sporting gym, indoor/outdoor facilities
Special programs
- Accelerated and highly competitive mathematics courses
- Well-guided vocational and higher educational support links
- Student engagement support
- Student leadership and volunteering opportunities
Local area features
Located 33km west of the Sydney CBD, the city of Fairfield - home to Fairvale High, neighbours a number of vibrant and diverse suburbs.
There are over 133 nationalities and over 70 languages groups - including Asian, European and Middle Eastern. Excellent transport systems allow easy access to a number of major surrounding city centres.
