Forbes Public School is a small to medium-sized government primary school located in Forbes, NSW, catering for students from K-6.

Recent primary results suggest more modest academic performance, with a latest primary rating of 4.3.

Recent results have softened compared with earlier years, although year-to-year cohort variation should be considered.

The school serves a less advantaged student community, with an ICSEA score of 940 placing it around the top 80% nationally by ICSEA.

Compared with similar state-sector ICSEA peers, results appear broadly in line with expectations.

With around 356 students, the school is a smaller school by metropolitan standards.