The School was named after the village of Fahan (pronounced 'Fawn') in Inishowen in County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland.

[2] Fahan School is located on a single campus with grounds overlooking the River Derwent, in the suburb of Sandy Bay.

The Fahan School has a number of sister schools around the world, Fintona (Australia), Aoyamagakuin Yokohama Eiwa (Japan), Joggakan (Tokyo) and St Mary's (South Africa).

Students may compete for their House and School in sports such as: athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country, equestrian, hockey, netball, rowing, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, and water polo.

[6] The Fahan School has three house systems; Fenton, Franklin or Freycinet.