Why choose us?
Forbes Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in FORBES. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.
Our vision: is to create a supportive and effective learning environment by maintaining a clear and intentional focus on explicit teaching practices. Through a structured approach that includes modeled, guided, and independent learning, we aim to build a cohesive and consistent way of teaching across our school. This ensures that all educators use evidence-based strategies that engage and support students in their learning journey.
By embedding high-quality and consistent instruction, we equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to grow and succeed. This approach not only strengthens their learning but also promotes well-being and equity, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through data informed practice, we cultivate a school community where all students feel confident, supported, and capable in their learning, because staff know their students and how they learn enabling educational growth and achievement. .
Contact us to find out if Forbes Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
Why families choose us
Families choose Forbes Public School for its strong sense of community, high expectations, and commitment to every child’s growth. The school combines caring relationships with evidence-based, data-informed practice to ensure each student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. Through targeted use of data, teachers tailor learning to meet individual needs, helping students make meaningful progress across literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. Modern facilities, a dedicated and skilled staff team, and a welcoming, inclusive environment make Forbes Public a place where students feel safe, confident and inspired to learn. Families value the school’s balance of tradition and innovation — a school deeply connected to its community while focused on preparing students for a successful future.
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included, and confident from their very first day, ensuring a strong start to school through caring relationships, familiar routines, and engaging learning experiences that build a sense of belonging and excitement for learning.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work closely with families to co-design plans that help each student learn in the way that suits them best. We offer a range of support classes to ensure students can access school in ways that best suits their needs, along with in-class support that helps them connect, succeed, and thrive in the mainstream setting.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities, including access for eligible students to our High Potential class. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Situated along the lake and surrounded by the shire’s walking and cycling tracks, our school is also located in the heart of the CBD. It’s easily accessible by bike, foot, bus, or car, making the school day more convenient for our families.
Forbes Public School goes above and beyond — the teachers genuinely care, the communication is excellent, and we can see the difference their data-driven approach makes to our child’s learning and confidence- Parent
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school. We offer classes that support students who need additional support as well as our high potential class for students who need additional
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
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active community members
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access to our high potential class
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growth through whole school high potential and gifted educational opportunities
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help students thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
- specialized classes
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.