Schools in Forbes, NSW
There are 6 schools in Forbes, New South Wales (local government area): 4 primary, 2 secondary. 4 are government schools and 2 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,055 students.
Forbes school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 151Red Bend Catholic CollegeForbes · Independent SecondaryICSEA 989 · 880 students
- 242St Laurence's Parish SchoolForbes · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 992 · 298 students
- 335Forbes Public SchoolForbes · Government PrimaryICSEA 940 · 356 students
- 419Forbes North Public SchoolForbes · Government PrimaryICSEA 818 · 203 students
- 518Forbes High SchoolForbes · Government SecondaryICSEA 848 · 287 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bend Catholic College Forbes · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 50.8 Top 50% | 989 | 880 | 11.6 |
| 2 | St Laurence's Parish School Forbes · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 41.6 Lower 50% | 992 | 298 | 15.8 |
| 3 | Forbes Public School Forbes · Primary · K-6 | Government | 34.8 Lower 50% | 940 | 356 | 14.5 |
| 4 | Forbes North Public School Forbes · Primary · K-6 | Government | 19.0 Lower 50% | 818 | 203 | 12.0 |
| 5 | Forbes High School Forbes · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 17.8 Lower 50% | 848 | 287 | 8.0 |
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Best high schools in Forbes
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Forbes?
Red Bend Catholic College has the highest Success Index in Forbes (50.8/100, Top 50% of secondary schools nationally). For primary years the top school is St Laurence's Parish School; for secondary years it is Red Bend Catholic College.
How many schools are in Forbes?
There are 6 schools in Forbes, New South Wales (local government area): 4 primary, 2 secondary. 4 are government schools and 2 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,055 students.
Are there public high schools in Forbes?
Yes. Forbes High School is a government school offering secondary years in Forbes.