Forbes High School

Forbes High School is a rural 7–12 co-educational comprehensive high school that caters for a diverse demographic of 375 students which is situated on the banks of the Lachlan River. 29% of our students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We have 4 Support classes accessed by 36 students.
We promote Positive Behaviour for Learning and have core values of Respect, Responsibility, Doing Our Best and Honesty which are reflected across all aspects of school life. We have a Wellness Hub on site that underpins and supports positive student wellbeing. We actively identify as a White Ribbon school and have both staff and students act as ambassadors.
We adopt a holistic approach to student achievement and students have the opportunity to succeed in sporting, cultural, creative and performing arts. We maintain a broad and rigorous academic curriculum and offer an extensive range of vocational courses.  Our students are taught by dynamic, motivated and committed staff in a technology rich environment.
Strong community partnerships have been formed and these provide invaluable support to the school across many contexts including student well–being programs, vocational opportunities and shared resources.