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Schools in Forster

There are 3 schools in Forster: 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school. By sector, that is 2 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Forster are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Forster

Private schools in and near Mid-Coast, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Forster

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Forster

At a glance

Schools in Forster in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 16.
  • They have about 1,396 students enrolled, 465 per school on average; the largest is Forster Public School with 573.

Largest schools in Forster

  1. Forster Public School 573 students
  2. Great Lakes College Forster Campus 478 students
  3. Holy Name Primary School 345 students
Questions

Schools in Forster: common questions

How many schools are there in Forster NSW?
There are 3 schools in Forster NSW, including 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Forster NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 33% of all schools in Forster NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Forster NSW?
Forster Public School, with 573 students. Next are Great Lakes College Forster Campus (478) and Holy Name Primary School (345).
Are there single-sex schools in Forster NSW?
No. All 3 schools in Forster NSW take both boys and girls.