Clovelly Public School vs Forest Lodge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clovelly Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
513 students · ICSEA 1161
Forest Lodge Public School
Forest Lodge · Government primary · K-6
307 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Clovelly Public School Waverley NSW | Forest Lodge Public School Forest Lodge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 1,619 | #56 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #364 of 4,908 | #240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 513 | 307 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 269 | 169 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Forest Lodge 2037 |
| Council area | Waverley | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clovelly-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | forestlodg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forest Lodge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 77.5).
- •Forest Lodge Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Clovelly Public School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 307.
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 Clovelly Public School better than Forest Lodge Public School?
On the Success Index, Forest Lodge Public School ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.5 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 Clovelly Public School and Forest Lodge Public School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Forest Lodge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clovelly Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Lodge Public School has 16.2.
How do Clovelly Public School and Forest Lodge Public School rank in NSW?
Clovelly Public School is 95th of 1,619 and Forest Lodge Public School is 56th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.