Forest Hill Public School

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About the school

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.

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
159 (72 girls, 87 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
159
ICSEA What does this mean?
941 (percentile 21)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
44% / 31% / 18% / 6%
Indigenous students
21%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
10.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 27
Year 1 22
Year 2 18
Year 3 20
Year 4 25
Year 5 24
Year 6 23
Total 159

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 159 72 87 - 941 10.9
2024 150 68 82 87.4 944 11
2023 159 67 92 90.3 933 11
2022 176 76 100 87.9 969 10.8
2021 204 86 118 91.1 973 13.2
2020 239 104 135 - 973 14.3
2019 251 112 139 92.4 970 14.2
2018 241 102 139 93.3 955 14.2
2017 235 105 130 93.7 951 13
2016 239 113 126 95.8 940 13.7
2015 216 98 118 95.1 943 12.7
2014 196 98 98 94.7 959 12.4
2013 203 111 92 95.2 953 11.1
2012 214 110 104 95.6 959 12.3
2011 205 108 97 96.4 961 12.2
2010 187 101 86 - 959 10.9
2009 202 118 84 - 948 12.4
2008 221 111 110 - 948 12.3

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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