SA · Government Primary
Forbes Primary School
South Plympton 5038 · U, R-6
Forbes Primary School is a government primary school in South Plympton, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 235 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 53% have a language background other than English.
How Forbes Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forbes Primary School ranks 220th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 28th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown Oval, an independent secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Forbes Primary School scores 1002 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forbes Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About South Plympton
Forbes Primary School is located in South Plympton, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,552/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 4,721.
View full South Plympton suburb profile →Schools near Forbes Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forbes Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown OvalIndependent Secondary · South Plympton | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmaus Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · South Plympton | 0.8 km | 1137 | 135 higher | 1,084 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Plympton | 1.3 km | 1081 | 79 higher | 361 |
| Ascot Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Park Holme | 1.4 km | 1025 | 23 higher | 189 |
| SA School and Services for Vision ImpairedGovernment Primary · Park Holme | 1.5 km | 965 | 37 lower | 20 |
| Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and ServicesGovernment Combined · Park Holme | 1.5 km | 1035 | 33 higher | 34 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Edwardstown | 1.6 km | 1090 | 88 higher | 116 |
| Dara SchoolIndependent Combined · Morphettville | 1.7 km | 1176 | 174 higher | 93 |
| Sports College South Australia - Glandore Recreation CentreIndependent Secondary · Glandore | 1.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Plympton International CollegeGovernment Combined · Plympton | 1.8 km | 1044 | 42 higher | 825 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forbes Primary School a government school?
Yes, Forbes Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forbes Primary School offer?
Forbes Primary School offers U, R-6.
What is Forbes Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forbes Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forbes Primary School?
Forbes Primary School has 235 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forbes Primary School?
The nearest schools to Forbes Primary School are Sports College South Australia - Edwardstown Oval (0.6 km), Emmaus Christian College (0.8 km), St John the Baptist Catholic School (1.3 km).
Where is Forbes Primary School located?
Forbes Primary School is located in South Plympton, SA 5038. Visit the school website at http://www.forbesps.sa.edu.au.