Bossley Park Public School vs Forster Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bossley Park Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 934
Forster Public School
Forster · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Bossley Park Public School Bossley Park NSW | Forster Public School Forster NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1457 of 1,619 | #1423 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4447 of 4,908 | #4342 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 573 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 143 | 256 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 26% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Forster 2428 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bossleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | forster-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forster Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 25.7).
- •Bossley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Forster Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 265.
- •Forster Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -35%).
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 Bossley Park Public School better than Forster Public School?
On the Success Index, Forster Public School ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.7 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 Bossley Park Public School and Forster Public School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Forster in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bossley Park Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forster Public School has 14.4.
How do Bossley Park Public School and Forster Public School rank in NSW?
Bossley Park Public School is 1457th of 1,619 and Forster Public School is 1423rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.