Forster Public School
Forster Public School is a government primary school in Forster, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 934, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 573 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Forster NSW 2428. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forster Public School compares
By ICSEA, Forster Public School ranks 1,658th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Name Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Forster Public School scores 934, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Forster Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forster Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Forster | 0.6 km | 1014 | 80 higher | 345 |
| Tuncurry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tuncurry | 3.0 km | 930 | 4 lower | 366 |
| Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 3.5 km | 949 | 15 higher | 466 |
| Great Lakes College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 3.6 km | 988 | 54 higher | 349 |
| Great Lakes College Forster CampusGovernment Secondary · Forster | 3.7 km | 936 | 2 higher | 478 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forster Public School a government school?
Yes, Forster Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forster Public School offer?
Forster Public School offers K-6.
What is Forster Public School's ICSEA score?
Forster Public School has an ICSEA score of 934, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forster Public School?
Forster Public School has 573 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forster Public School?
The nearest schools to Forster Public School are Holy Name Primary School (0.6 km), Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus (2.4 km), Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry Campus (2.7 km).
Where is Forster Public School located?
Forster Public School is located in Forster, NSW 2428. Visit the school website at https://forster-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.