Frenchs Forest Public School vs The Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 491 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchs Forest Public School
Frenchs Forest · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1123
The Forest High School
Frenchs Forest · Government high school · 7-12
769 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Frenchs Forest Public School Frenchs Forest NSW | The Forest High School Frenchs Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 1,619 | #138 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 4,908 | #335 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 218 | 769 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 98 | 357 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 97 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 60.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Frenchs Forest 2086 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | frenchsfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | theforest-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Frenchs Forest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 67.8).
- •Frenchs Forest Public School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Forest High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.0).
- •The Forest High School is the larger school with 769 students compared with 218.
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 Frenchs Forest Public School better than The Forest High School?
On the Success Index, Frenchs Forest Public School ranks higher (72.6 vs 67.8 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 Frenchs Forest Public School and The Forest High School?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Frenchs Forest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frenchs Forest Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Forest High School has 12.7.
How do Frenchs Forest Public School and The Forest High School rank in NSW?
Frenchs Forest Public School is 220th of 1,619 and The Forest High School is 138th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.