Forbes High School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

18 Wyndham Ave, Forbes, NSW 2871

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

Band 6 and E4 results from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list, 2023 to 2025.

Strongest subjects

Industrial TechnologyCommunity and Family StudiesHospitality Examination

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

4

Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsCross CountryGolfSwimming

4

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

ChoirDanceDramaVisual Arts

3

Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

DebatingPublic SpeakingSTEM Club

2

Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

SRCYoung Leaders

1

On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

Library

8

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesPeer SupportRespectful Relationships

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 33.7%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 42yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 2.2% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 26% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 3/ 10 SEIFATop 71%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 21.5%Top 61%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.