Forest Hill Public School vs Ladysmith Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Public School
Forest Hill · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 941
Ladysmith Public School
Ladysmith · Government primary · K-6
33 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Forest Hill NSW | Ladysmith Public School Ladysmith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1426 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4360 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 10 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 9% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 2651 | Ladysmith 2652 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ladysmith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ladysmith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 26.9).
- •Ladysmith Public School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ladysmith Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Forest Hill Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 33.
- •Ladysmith Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -33%).
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 Forest Hill Public School better than Ladysmith Public School?
On the Success Index, Ladysmith Public School ranks higher (42.7 vs 26.9 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 Forest Hill Public School and Ladysmith Public School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Ladysmith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Hill Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ladysmith Public School has 12.2.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Ladysmith Public School rank in NSW?
Forest Hill Public School is 1426th of 1,619 and Ladysmith Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.