Forbes Public School vs Mount Hutton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 344 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes Public School
Forbes · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 940
Mount Hutton Public School
Mount Hutton · Government primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Forbes Public School Forbes NSW | Mount Hutton Public School Mount Hutton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1219 of 1,619 | #1185 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3790 of 4,908 | #3693 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 180 | 86 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 23% |
| Suburb | Forbes 2871 | Mount Hutton 2290 |
| Council area | Forbes | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | forbes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mthutton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Hutton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 34.8).
- •Mount Hutton Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Forbes Public School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 166.
- •Forbes Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 5%).
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 Public School better than Mount Hutton Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Hutton Public School ranks higher (36.2 vs 34.8 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 Public School and Mount Hutton Public School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Forbes and Mount Hutton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forbes Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Hutton Public School has 11.3.
How do Forbes Public School and Mount Hutton Public School rank in NSW?
Forbes Public School is 1219th of 1,619 and Mount Hutton Public School is 1185th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.