Schools in Forbes NSW

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

Total Schools
5
Avg ICSEA
917
Low
Students
2,024
Government
3

Forbes School Map

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All Schools near Forbes

#1
Catholic Primary · K-6
992
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 298 students
👩‍🏫 22 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 57% nationally
🪃 19% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#2
Independent Secondary · 7-12
989
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 880 students
👩‍🏫 84 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 58% nationally
🪃 17% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · K-6
940
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 356 students
👩‍🏫 27 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 79% nationally
🪃 29% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#4
Government Secondary · 7-12
848
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 287 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 8:1 ratio
📈 Top 95% nationally
🪃 37% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · K-6
818
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 203 students
👩‍🏫 20 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 97% nationally
🪃 54% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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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 highest-rated school near Forbes by 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 = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Forbes centroid shown.