Catholic School

St Laurence's Parish School

Primary school in Forbes, NSW

298
Students (2025)
992
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.
16:1
Student:Teacher

About St Laurence's Parish School

St Laurence's Parish School is a catholic primary school located in Forbes, Sydney's North Shore. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from K-6.

With 298 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 992 (43th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Catholic
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 298 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 22 (18.9 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 19 (10.7 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. 992 (43th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 19%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 140 (47%)
Girls: 158 (53%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 6%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 94%
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.
26%
32%
25%
17%
Bottom 26% Lower 32% Upper 25% Top 17%