# Forest Hill Public School

Forest Hill Public School is a NSW government primary school in Forest Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 159 (2025)
- **Address**: 3450 Sturt Hwy, Forest Hill NSW 2651
- **Phone**: (02) 6922 7251
- **Website**: https://foresthill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: foresthill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50480
- **Established**: 1878-02-01

## About

Forest Hill Public School is located on Wiradjuri country, 10km outside the city of Wagga Wagga, with an enrolment of 165 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, including 20 percent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The school also has a Defence student population of 14 percent, as it is situated directly opposite the RAAF Base Wagga Wagga. The school instills the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Safety in its students, fostering an inclusive environment where every student's potential can be realised.

## A Community-Centric Approach
The school's community atmosphere is a cornerstone of its philosophy. Forest Hill Public School prides itself on its strong connections with students, parents, and the wider community, promoting an engaged and supportive educational environment. This close-knit relationship facilitates a warm welcome for every student and family, ensuring that newcomers transition smoothly into the school community.

## High-Quality Education
Forest Hill Public School aims to provide a high-quality, comprehensive education rooted in evidence-based best practices. The dedicated staff work to ensure that each student develops a love for learning and the ability to achieve their personal best. A range of opportunities is provided both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing students’ talents and ambitions across various domains, including academics, arts, and sports.

The school also maintains partnerships with local preschools, Wagga RAAF Base, and Wagga High School, allowing for continuity in education and community support. By celebrating diversity and embracing innovative teaching methods, Forest Hill Public School prepares its students to become engaged and responsible citizens of the future.

## Mission

Forest Hill Public School aims to be a safe, inclusive, and excellent learning environment fostering growth, community engagement, and lifelong success, developing students into active, engaged citizens ready for future challenges through innovative practices and high expectations, celebrating diversity within a supportive, evidence-based framework.

Motto: "In friendship we learn"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 159 |
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2023 | 159 |
| 2022 | 176 |
| 2021 | 204 |
| 2020 | 239 |
| 2019 | 251 |
| 2018 | 241 |
| 2017 | 235 |
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2015 | 216 |
| 2014 | 196 |
| 2013 | 203 |
| 2012 | 214 |
| 2011 | 205 |
| 2010 | 187 |
| 2009 | 202 |
| 2008 | 221 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50480-forest-hill-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.