Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Great Lakes College Forster Campus is a government secondary school in Forster, NSW offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 936, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% 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 Great Lakes College Forster Campus compares
By ICSEA, Great Lakes College Forster Campus ranks 441st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Forster Public School, a government primary school 3.7 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. Great Lakes College Forster Campus scores 936, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Great Lakes College Forster Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Great Lakes College Forster Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Forster | 3.7 km | 934 | 2 lower | 573 |
| Holy Name Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Forster | 3.8 km | 1014 | 78 higher | 345 |
| Tuncurry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tuncurry | 5.8 km | 930 | 6 lower | 366 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Lakes College Forster Campus a government school?
Yes, Great Lakes College Forster Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Great Lakes College Forster Campus offer?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus offers 7-10.
What is Great Lakes College Forster Campus's ICSEA score?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus has an ICSEA score of 936, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Great Lakes College Forster Campus?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Great Lakes College Forster Campus?
The nearest schools to Great Lakes College Forster Campus are Forster Public School (3.7 km), Holy Name Primary School (3.8 km), Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus (4.8 km).
Where is Great Lakes College Forster Campus located?
Great Lakes College Forster Campus is located in Forster, NSW 2428. Visit the school website at https://glcforster-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.