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Government School

Forbes Primary School

Primary school in South Plympton, SA

235
Students (2025)
1002
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
14:1
Student:Teacher
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About Forbes Primary School

Forbes Primary School is a government primary school located in South Plympton, South Australia. As a SA public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U, R-6.

With 235 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1002 (48th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (U, R-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 235 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 19 (16.8 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 13 (8.8 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1002 (48th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 11%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 139 (59%)
Girls: 96 (41%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 53%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 47%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
28%
27%
29%
15%
Bottom 28% Lower 27% Upper 29% Top 15%