Forest Hill Public School vs Wagga Wagga Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.2 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
Wagga Wagga Christian College
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
563 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Forest Hill NSW | Wagga Wagga Christian College Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1426 of 1,619 | #226 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4360 of 4,908 | #741 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 159 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 271 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 4% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 2651 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wwcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 26.9).
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College is the larger school with 563 students compared with 159.
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -33%).
- •Forest Hill Public School is a government school while Wagga Wagga Christian College is an independent 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
On the Success Index, Wagga Wagga Christian College ranks higher (45.9 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College has 12.7.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Wagga Wagga Christian College rank in NSW?
Forest Hill Public School is 1426th of 1,619 and Wagga Wagga Christian College is 226th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.