Schools in Forbes, NSW

There are 5 schools near Forbes: 3 government, 1 Catholic and 1 independent. The average ICSEA score is 917 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,024 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
5
Average ICSEA
917
National average 1000
Students
2,024
Government
3

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Forbes School Map

Forbes, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Forbes

  1. #1
    St Laurence's Parish School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    992
    ICSEA
    298 students
    22 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Red Bend Catholic College
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    989
    ICSEA
    880 students
    84 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 58% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Forbes Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    940
    ICSEA
    356 students
    27 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 79% nationally
    29% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Forbes High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    848
    ICSEA
    287 students
    36 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 95% nationally
    37% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Forbes North Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    818
    ICSEA
    203 students
    20 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    54% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Forbes NSW?

There are 5 schools near Forbes: 3 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 1 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Forbes?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Forbes is 917. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Forbes?

The school near Forbes with the highest ICSEA score is St Laurence's Parish School with an ICSEA of 992 and 298 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Forbes.