Forbes North Public School vs St Laurence's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
St Laurence's Parish School
Forbes · Catholic primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Forbes North Public School Forbes NSW | St Laurence's Parish School Forbes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1592 of 1,619 | #1059 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4818 of 4,908 | #3316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 203 | 298 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 98 | 158 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 19% |
| Suburb | Forbes 2871 | Forbes 2871 |
| Council area | Forbes | Forbes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.forbes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Laurence's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 19.0).
- •St Laurence's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 818), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forbes North Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •St Laurence's Parish School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 203.
- •St Laurence's Parish School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -18%).
- •Forbes North Public School is a government school while St Laurence's Parish School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Laurence's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Laurence's Parish School ranks higher (41.6 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 St Laurence's Parish School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Forbes and Forbes 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 St Laurence's Parish School has 15.8.
How do Forbes North Public School and St Laurence's Parish School rank in NSW?
Forbes North Public School is 1592nd of 1,619 and St Laurence's Parish School is 1059th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.