Forest Hill Public School vs Lake Albert Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.5 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
Lake Albert Public School
Lake Albert · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Forest Hill NSW | Lake Albert Public School Lake Albert NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1426 of 1,619 | #1439 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4360 of 4,908 | #4385 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 200 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 15% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 2651 | Lake Albert 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakealbert-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.9 vs 26.6).
- •Lake Albert Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Albert Public School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 159.
- •Lake Albert Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Lake Albert Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hill Public School and Lake Albert Public School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Lake Albert 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 Lake Albert Public School has 17.3.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Lake Albert Public School rank in NSW?
Forest Hill Public School is 1426th of 1,619 and Lake Albert Public School is 1439th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.