Forbes North Public School vs Mogo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 332 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes North Public School
Forbes · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 818
Mogo Public School
Mogo · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 818
| Measure | Forbes North Public School Forbes NSW | Mogo Public School Mogo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1592 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4818 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 203 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 98 | 14 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 818 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 52% |
| Suburb | Forbes 2871 | Mogo 2536 |
| Council area | Forbes | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mogo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mogo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.2 vs 19.0).
- •Mogo Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.0).
- •Forbes North Public School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 27.
- •Forbes North Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -32%).
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 Forbes North Public School better than Mogo Public School?
On the Success Index, Mogo Public School ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.0 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 Forbes North Public School and Mogo Public School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Forbes and Mogo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forbes North Public School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mogo Public School has 9.0.
How do Forbes North Public School and Mogo Public School rank in NSW?
Forbes North Public School is 1592nd of 1,619 and Mogo Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.