The Forest High School
The Forest High School is a government secondary school in Frenchs Forest, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1062, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 769 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Forest High School compares
By ICSEA, The Forest High School ranks 153rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Frenchs Forest Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. The Forest High School scores 1062, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Frenchs Forest
The Forest High School is located in Frenchs Forest, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,109/wk and median rent of $800/wk. Population: 14,267.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Frenchs Forest suburb profileSchools near The Forest High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Forest High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchs Forest Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Frenchs Forest | 0.5 km | 1123 | 61 higher | 218 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Forestville | 1.4 km | 1145 | 83 higher | 282 |
| Wakehurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Belrose | 1.6 km | 1126 | 64 higher | 407 |
| Forestville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Forestville | 2.0 km | 1141 | 79 higher | 462 |
| Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Oxford Falls | 2.0 km | 1137 | 75 higher | 1,201 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Forest High School a government school?
Yes, The Forest High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Forest High School offer?
The Forest High School offers 7-12.
What is The Forest High School's ICSEA score?
The Forest High School has an ICSEA score of 1062, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Forest High School?
The Forest High School has 769 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Forest High School?
The nearest schools to The Forest High School are Frenchs Forest Public School (0.5 km), High School Campus for Yanginanook School (1.0 km), Forestville Montessori School (1.3 km).
Where is The Forest High School located?
The Forest High School is located in Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086. Visit the school website at https://theforest-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.