Great Lakes College Forster Campus vs Oxley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 197 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Forster · Government high school · 7-10
478 students · ICSEA 936
Oxley High School
North Tamworth · Government high school · 7-12
1,007 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Great Lakes College Forster Campus Forster NSW | Oxley High School North Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 539 | #472 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1130 of 1,472 | #1289 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 478 | 1,007 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 242 | 521 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 76.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 27% |
| Suburb | Forster 2428 | North Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glcforster-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | oxley-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes College Forster Campus scores higher on the Success Index (32.2 vs 25.7).
- •Great Lakes College Forster Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.2).
- •Oxley High School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 478.
- •Oxley High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 Great Lakes College Forster Campus better than Oxley High School?
On the Success Index, Great Lakes College Forster Campus ranks higher (32.2 vs 25.7 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 Great Lakes College Forster Campus and Oxley High School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Forster and North Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oxley High School has 13.2.
How do Great Lakes College Forster Campus and Oxley High School rank in NSW?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus is 410th of 539 and Oxley High School is 472nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.