Schools in Forbes

Forbes, NSW · 5 schools · SEIFA IRSD Decile 4

917
Avg ICSEA
Well below average
2,024total students
3Government
1Independent
1Catholic
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Suburb Overview

Schools
5
Total Students
2,024
Avg ICSEA
917
Avg Ratio
1:12.4
Avg Indigenous
31.2%
Avg LBOTE
4.8%

Sector Distribution

Government3 (60%)
Catholic1 (20%)
Independent1 (20%)
Primary (3)Secondary (2)

ICSEA Distribution

1100+
0
1050–1099
0
1000–1049
0
950–999
2
900–949
1
<900
2

National average ICSEA: 1000

5 schools in Forbes

Red Bend Catholic College
IndependentSecondaryYrs 7-12
880
Students
989
ICSEA
1:11.6
Ratio
Forbes Public School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs K-6
356
Students
940
ICSEA
1:14.5
Ratio
St Laurence's Parish School
CatholicPrimaryYrs K-6
298
Students
992
ICSEA
1:15.8
Ratio
Forbes High School
GovernmentSecondaryYrs 7-12
287
Students
848
ICSEA
1:8
Ratio
Forbes North Public School
GovernmentPrimaryYrs K-6
203
Students
818
ICSEA
1:12
Ratio
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025), ABS SEIFA (2021)