GovernmentPrimary
Forster Public School
ForsterNSW2428
- Enrolments
- 573
- ICSEA
- 934
- Ratio
- 14.4:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in Forster, NSW
View school profiles in Forster, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
3
Government schools
2
Catholic schools
1
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
961
Total enrolments
1,396
Overview
Forster school context
Forster has 3 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,396 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 961.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Tuncurry, Boomerang Beach, Diamond Beach, Nabiac, Coolongolook and Bungwahl.
- Listed schools
- 3
- Total enrolments
- 1,396
- Average ICSEA
- 961
- Suburb and state
- Forster, NSW
Schools
Forster school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Forster, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentSecondary
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
ForsterNSW2428
- Enrolments
- 478
- ICSEA
- 936
- Ratio
- 9.5:1
CatholicPrimary
Holy Name Primary School
ForsterNSW2428
- Enrolments
- 345
- ICSEA
- 1,014
- Ratio
- 16.4:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Public School | Forster | Government | Primary | 573 | 934 | 14.4:1 | Open |
| Great Lakes College Forster Campus | Forster | Government | Secondary | 478 | 936 | 9.5:1 | Open |
| Holy Name Primary School | Forster | Catholic | Primary | 345 | 1,014 | 16.4:1 | Open |
Forster Public School
Forster · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 573
- ICSEA
- 934
- Ratio
- 14.4:1
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Forster · Government · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 478
- ICSEA
- 936
- Ratio
- 9.5:1
Holy Name Primary School
Forster · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 345
- ICSEA
- 1,014
- Ratio
- 16.4:1
Breakdown
Forster school mix
Forster has 3 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (2), and primary is the most common type (2).
Government2 · 67%
Catholic1 · 33%
Primary2 · 67%
Secondary1 · 33%
Location
Map view for Forster
Use the map link to check where the listed Forster schools are located.
Forster, New South Wales
Forster is shown in the Mid-Coast local area, within the Mid-Coast local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Tuncurry, Boomerang Beach and Diamond Beach.
- Local area
- Mid-Coast
- Closest school suburb
- Tuncurry
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -32.19354
- Longitude
- 152.52328
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Forster
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Forster.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Forster
How many schools are in Forster, NSW?
There are 3 listed schools in Forster in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Forster?
Yes. Forster has 2 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for Forster schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Forster schools is 961.
Which schools are listed in Forster?
Forster Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus and Holy Name Primary School are listed for Forster.
What data source is used for Forster school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.