Fairfax Public School is situated 42 kilometres from Narrabri in the foothills of the Nandewar Ranges. It is central to the farming and grazing community of Maules Creek. The school provides a strong foundation of lifelong learning through a range of stimulating and effective teaching and learning experiences across all key learning areas; recognises student diversity and the need to develop independence and self-confidence through the implementation of individual learning and support programs; values and promotes effective learning partnerships with parents, students and the community in order to achieve significant social and learning outcomes and reflects our shared vision through the school motto, 'Not Many But Much'.