Forbes North Public School vs Tregear Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 262 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
Tregear Public School
Tregear · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 817
| Measure | Forbes North Public School Forbes NSW | Tregear Public School Tregear NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1592 of 1,619 | #1582 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4818 of 4,908 | #4778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 203 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 98 | 155 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 817 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 39% |
| Suburb | Forbes 2871 | Tregear 2770 |
| Council area | Forbes | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tregear-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tregear Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.0 vs 19.0).
- •Forbes North Public School has the higher ICSEA (818 vs 817), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forbes North Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Tregear Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 203.
- •Tregear Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -18%).
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 Tregear Public School?
On the Success Index, Tregear Public School ranks higher (20.0 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 Tregear Public School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Forbes and Tregear 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 Tregear Public School has 12.8.
How do Forbes North Public School and Tregear Public School rank in NSW?
Forbes North Public School is 1592nd of 1,619 and Tregear Public School is 1582nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.