Established in 1969, Fairvale High School is a high-performing, high-demand school which focuses on personal best in a disciplined environment. The school has a strong learning culture, has high expectations of students and insists on high standards in learning and behaviour.
The school has qualified and experienced staff and offers students a broad choice of courses. The curriculum offers traditional core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education and History. Fairvale High School is close to the CBD of Fairfield. Fairfield West is located midway between Parramatta and Liverpool. The area is culturally diverse and residential. The area is surrounded by extensive parklands including the magnificent Western Sydney Regional Park and Equestrian Centre. Excellent transport facilities are available to the major centres of Sydney, Parramatta and Liverpool.
The school has an excellent reputation in the local and wider community and as such, is a high demand school by parents. Parents seek a school where students have the opportunity to seek excellence and achieve their personal best in a disciplined environment where traditional values are augmented with innovative teaching and learning practices.
Electives: In addition, students may study Visual/Performing Arts, Technological Studies, Languages, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies, Spanish and French.
Special programs: Students learning English are supported by a faculty of ESL and Learning support staff. Enrichment program for gifted and talented students.
Opportunities for all students to succeed in their areas of interest including Dance, Drama, Art and Music, participation in national and international competitions — English, Maths, Science, Vocational Education courses in Hospitality, Business Services, Retail, ICT and Construction. Extension classes in Maths, English and History are also available.
Highly successful student leadership programs — Student Representative Council, LEO’s Club, Rotary programs, outstanding outdoor adventure and camping opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and Personal Development/Health/Physical Education, interschool public speaking and debating programs, hands-on environmental programs including bush regeneration and recycling, strong links with local primary schools, industry and community organisations, innovative careers program guiding students from school to further study, training or work, interschool sport competitions, adult education courses including a parent HSC class.
Student support service and programs: Overseas student contact person, student welfare and support staff, careers resource centre with two careers advisers, student mediators, learning support teachers, learning centres, school counsellors, peer support and peer mediation programs, Student Representative Council, Student Interest Clubs.
Special features: Extensive sporting fields, well-maintained buildings, grounds and gardens, well-equipped library with Internet access, eight computer laboratories with internet access, well-equipped science and technology laboratories, Junior and Senior learning centre supported by teacher mentor, indoor and outdoor sporting facilities.
The school has achieved outstanding results in the HSC, with over 90 per cent of students proceeding to Tertiary Studies.
Famous ex-student: Tony Popovic, Bill Harrigan.