Holy Name Primary School
Holy Name Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Forster, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% 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 Holy Name Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Name Primary School ranks 958th 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 highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Forster Public School, a government 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. Holy Name Primary School scores 1014, near average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Name Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Holy Name Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Name Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Forster | 0.6 km | 934 | 80 lower | 573 |
| Tuncurry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tuncurry | 2.4 km | 930 | 84 lower | 366 |
| Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 3.1 km | 949 | 65 lower | 466 |
| Great Lakes College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Tuncurry | 3.2 km | 988 | 26 lower | 349 |
| Great Lakes College Forster CampusGovernment Secondary · Forster | 3.8 km | 936 | 78 lower | 478 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Name Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Name Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Name Primary School offer?
Holy Name Primary School offers K-6.
What is Holy Name Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Name Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Name Primary School?
Holy Name Primary School has 345 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Name Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Name Primary School are Forster Public School (0.6 km), Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus (1.7 km), Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry Campus (2.1 km).
Where is Holy Name Primary School located?
Holy Name Primary School is located in Forster, NSW 2428. Visit the school website at http://forster.catholic.edu.au.