# Great Lakes College Forster Campus

Great Lakes College Forster Campus is a NSW government junior college in Forster, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Junior College
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 10
- **Enrolments**: 478 (2025)
- **Address**: 2 Cape Hawke Drive, Forster NSW 2428
- **Phone**: (02) 6554 6062
- **Website**: https://glcforster-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: glcforster-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 6432
- **Established**: 1978-01-01

## About

Great Lakes College Forster Campus is one of three campuses within the college, catering to approximately 680 students from Year 7 to Year 10. The school embraces a community-oriented approach, with values of respect, responsibility, cooperation, and fairness at its core. These values guide all aspects of school life and are reinforced through a Regular Assessment Program (RAP) that provides three-weekly feedback to parents regarding student progress. Approximately 8% of the student population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. 

The curriculum at the college is diverse, offering Stage 5 VET courses alongside a mix of academic and performing arts subjects. Notable programs include drama, public speaking, debating, and music, as well as bi-annual college musicals that showcase student creativity. The school also provides a Special Education unit for students with various needs, integrating many special needs students into mainstream classes. 

Great Lakes College Forster Campus boasts strong athletic programs, particularly in volleyball, swimming, canoeing, and athletics. Several special programs are also available, including the Chill Out Breakfast Program, which offers free nutritious breakfasts twice a week, and peer tutoring where Year 10 students assist peers with reading difficulties. Additionally, the school has received recognition for excellence in education with an Education Week Award. Through initiatives funded by the Norta Norta Program and the Schools in Partnership Program, the school aims to support every student's education regardless of their background.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Respect, Responsibility & Personal Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 478 |
| 2024 | 486 |
| 2023 | 507 |
| 2022 | 565 |
| 2021 | 605 |
| 2020 | 613 |
| 2019 | 594 |
| 2018 | 604 |
| 2017 | 581 |
| 2016 | 582 |
| 2015 | 619 |
| 2014 | 614 |
| 2013 | 630 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2011 | 664 |
| 2010 | 674 |
| 2009 | 688 |
| 2008 | 689 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/6432-great-lakes-college-forster-campus), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.