# Forbes North Public School

Forbes North Public School is a NSW government primary school in Forbes, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 203 (2025)
- **Address**: Thomson Street, Forbes NSW 2871
- **Phone**: (02) 6852 2187
- **Website**: https://forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: forbesnth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51101
- **Established**: 1957-10-01

## About

Forbes North Public School, located in the Central West region of New South Wales, has an enrolment of 270 students. The school was recognised with a Director-General's School Achievement Award in 2010 for outstanding performance in the NAPLAN assessments and won the 'Outstanding Primary School' award at the 'Wudhagaragarra Awards' in both 2012 and 2013. Forbes North Public School promotes a safe and nurturing environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

As an 'Early Action for Success' school, Forbes North Public School employs an Instructional Leader who collaborates with teaching staff to enhance curriculum effectiveness through continuous assessment and data analysis. Literacy enhancement is a priority, supported by programs like 'Reading to Learn', 'Focus on Reading', 'Best Start', and 'Language, Learning and Literacy (L3)'. The school also aims to improve numeracy through 'Maths Matters' and 'Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN)'. Additional support is readily available for students through Learning Support Teachers and Officers, ensuring that every student receives the help they need.

The school fosters strong parent engagement through various education classes, making home-school partnerships a priority. Forbes North is committed to health and sustainability, as demonstrated by its 'Kitchen Garden Program'. The school also promotes physical education and has built a strong rapport with the Aboriginal community through its 'Wiradjuri Language Program'. With a focus on student welfare, Forbes North Public School actively supports positive behaviour and individual rights, striving for continuous improvement among its students.

## Mission

Learning for Life through Quality Teaching in a Safe & Caring Environment.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 203 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2021 | 249 |
| 2020 | 249 |
| 2019 | 268 |
| 2018 | 274 |
| 2017 | 283 |
| 2016 | 297 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2013 | 283 |
| 2012 | 267 |
| 2011 | 257 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2009 | 226 |
| 2008 | 213 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51101-forbes-north-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.