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Schools in Forbes

There are 6 schools in Forbes: 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The suburbs with the most schools are Forbes and Bedgerabong.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Forbes

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Forbes

All 2 private schools in Forbes
At a glance

Schools in Forbes in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,055 students enrolled, 343 per school on average; the largest is Red Bend Catholic College with 880.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Forbes

  1. Red Bend Catholic College 880 students
  2. Forbes Public School 356 students
  3. St Laurence's Parish School 298 students
  4. Forbes High School 287 students
  5. Forbes North Public School 203 students
Questions

Schools in Forbes: common questions

How many schools are there in the Forbes council area?
There are 6 schools in the Forbes council area, including 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Forbes council area?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in the Forbes council area. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Forbes council area?
Red Bend Catholic College, with 880 students. Next are Forbes Public School (356), St Laurence's Parish School (298) and Forbes High School (287).
Are there single-sex schools in the Forbes council area?
No. All 6 schools in the Forbes council area take both boys and girls.