Forest Hill Public School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Kooringal · Catholic primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Forest Hill NSW | Sacred Heart Primary School Kooringal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1426 of 1,619 | #684 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4360 of 4,908 | #2080 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 158 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 47 |
| 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 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 2651 | Kooringal 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.shkww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 26.9).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 159.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -33%).
- •Forest Hill Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (58.1 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Kooringal 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 Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.1.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in NSW?
Forest Hill Public School is 1426th of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 684th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.