House System
As with most Australian schools, Fairholme utilises a house system. The houses of the College are:
- Black House (Black) – Named after benefactor W.R Black.
- Cameron House (Gold) – Named after the original owner of the property "Fairholme", Mrs Anne Cameron.
- Powell House (Green) – Named after benefactor Ray Powell.
- Stephens House (Blue) – Named after benefactor, S.G Stephens.
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