Awaba Public School vs Forbes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 331 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Awaba Public School
Awaba · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 940
Forbes Public School
Forbes · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Awaba Public School Awaba NSW | Forbes Public School Forbes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1219 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3790 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 19 | 176 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 29% |
| Suburb | Awaba 2283 | Forbes 2871 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Forbes |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | awaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | forbes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forbes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 30.5).
- •Awaba Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Forbes Public School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 29.
- •Forbes Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -28%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Awaba Public School better than Forbes Public School?
On the Success Index, Forbes Public School ranks higher (34.8 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Awaba Public School and Forbes Public School?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Awaba and Forbes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Awaba Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forbes Public School has 14.5.
How do Awaba Public School and Forbes Public School rank in NSW?
Awaba Public School is unranked and Forbes Public School is 1219th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.