Forest Lodge Public School
Forest Lodge Public School is a government primary school in Forest Lodge, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1161, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 307 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 44% have a language background other than English.
Forest Lodge NSW 2037. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forest Lodge Public School compares
By ICSEA, Forest Lodge Public School ranks 65th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 71 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 25th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Forest Lodge Public School scores 1161, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forest Lodge Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge Public School is located in Forest Lodge, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,437/wk and median rent of $590/wk. Population: 4,965.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Forest Lodge suburb profileSchools near Forest Lodge Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forest Lodge Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Scholastica's College Glebe PointIndependent Secondary · Glebe | 0.7 km | 1138 | 23 lower | 1,044 |
| Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusGovernment Secondary · Glebe | 1.0 km | 1094 | 67 lower | 798 |
| Annandale North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Annandale | 1.0 km | 1148 | 13 lower | 359 |
| Newtown North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.1 km | 1132 | 29 lower | 221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Lodge Public School a government school?
Yes, Forest Lodge Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forest Lodge Public School offer?
Forest Lodge Public School offers K-6.
What is Forest Lodge Public School's ICSEA score?
Forest Lodge Public School has an ICSEA score of 1161, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forest Lodge Public School?
Forest Lodge Public School has 307 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forest Lodge Public School?
The nearest schools to Forest Lodge Public School are St James Catholic Primary School (0.4 km), St Scholastica's College Glebe Point (0.7 km), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School (0.8 km).
Where is Forest Lodge Public School located?
Forest Lodge Public School is located in Forest Lodge, NSW 2037. Visit the school website at https://forestlodg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.