Forbes Public School vs Wyoming Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 311 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
Wyoming Public School
Wyoming · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Forbes Public School Forbes NSW | Wyoming Public School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1219 of 1,619 | #1248 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3790 of 4,908 | #3872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 180 | 145 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 21% |
| Suburb | Forbes 2871 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Forbes | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | forbes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyoming-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forbes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 33.5).
- •Wyoming Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Forbes Public School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 302.
- •Forbes Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -21%).
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 Wyoming Public School?
On the Success Index, Forbes Public School ranks higher (34.8 vs 33.5 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 Forbes Public School and Wyoming Public School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Forbes and Wyoming 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 Wyoming Public School has 13.1.
How do Forbes Public School and Wyoming Public School rank in NSW?
Forbes Public School is 1219th of 1,619 and Wyoming Public School is 1248th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.