Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
235
reported total enrolments
96 girls
139 boys
40.9% girls59.1% boys
Forbes Primary School reports 235 total enrolments, including 96 girls and 139 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 40.9% girls and 59.1% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Forbes Primary School
Forbes Primary School is a government primary school in South Plympton, South Australia, with 235 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 48.
South Plympton, SA 5038GovernmentPrimaryU, R-6
GovernmentPrimaryCo-educational
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What stands out in the profile
School model
Forbes Primary School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of U, R-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 235 total enrolments, including 96 girls and 139 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,002, with percentile 48 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 40.9% girls and 59.1% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.0:1, based on 16.8 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in South Plympton, South Australia, within Marion.
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Forbes Primary School profile summary
Forbes Primary School is listed as a government primary school in South Plympton, South Australia. The profile reports 235 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,002, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1 where available. The reported year range is U, R-6, and the campus sits within Marion local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
48
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,002
Forbes Primary School sits at the 48 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
28%
Lower-middle
27%
Upper-middle
29%
Top
15%
The socio-educational distribution lists 28% in the bottom quarter, 27% in the lower-middle quarter, 29% in the upper-middle quarter, and 15% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
19
FTE teaching
16.8
Non-teaching
13
Student-teacher
14.0:1
The profile reports 19 teaching staff and 13 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- South Plympton
- Postcode
- 5038
- State
- South Australia
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Edwardstown
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Marion
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Department for Education South Australia
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 11%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 53%
- Language background other than English: no
- 47%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentCombined
Emmaus Christian College
South Plympton, SA 5038
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 1.1K
- ICSEA
- 1,137
- Ratio
- 14.4:1
GovernmentPrimary
Ascot Park Primary School
Park Holme, SA 5043
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 189
- ICSEA
- 1,025
- Ratio
- 12.4:1
CatholicPrimary
Christ the King School
Warradale, SA 5046
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 179
- ICSEA
- 1,079
- Ratio
- 14.8:1
GovernmentPrimary
Clovelly Park Primary School
Clovelly Park, SA 5042
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 222
- ICSEA
- 1,038
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
IndependentCombined
Dara School
Morphettville, SA 5043
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 93
- ICSEA
- 1,176
- Ratio
- 8.2:1
GovernmentPrimary
Darlington Primary School
Seacombe Gardens, SA 5047
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 184
- ICSEA
- 964
- Ratio
- 11.4:1
FAQ
Questions about Forbes Primary School
How many students attend Forbes Primary School?
Forbes Primary School has 235 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 96 girls and 139 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Forbes Primary School?
Forbes Primary School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is U, R-6.
Where is Forbes Primary School located?
Forbes Primary School is located in South Plympton, SA 5038. The local government area is Marion.
What is the ICSEA value of Forbes Primary School?
The ICSEA value for Forbes Primary School is 1,002 and the ICSEA percentile is 48. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Forbes Primary School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Forbes Primary School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 40.9% girls and 59.1% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.