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.
Location & Catchment Area
- Forest Hill Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kooringal High School 7.8 km
- B Ladysmith Public School 7.8 km
- C Sturt Public School 8.2 km
- D Lake Albert Public School 8.5 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 113
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- 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.