HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
21
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Forbes Community & Property
Population Overview
0.5%
Chinese Population
8,157
Total Population
9
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher
Safety Rating
13,853
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
44.9%
Aust
39.6%
English
13.3%
Aust_Abor
12.2%
Irish
Property Prices
$420K
Median House
Rental Prices
$410
3BR House
$360
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$240
2BR Unit
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About This School
Red Bend Catholic College is a independent school located in 新州其他地区, Forbes, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 21 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: safety concerns, house median $0.42M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Red Bend Catholic College achieved 21 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Red Bend Catholic College is an independent school located in Forbes, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Independent schools have higher fees; popular schools often have waiting lists.
Red Bend Catholic College is located in 新州其他地区, Forbes (NSW). According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 8,157, with Chinese comprising 0.50%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (44.93%), English (39.56%), Aust_Abor (13.28%), Irish (12.20%), Scottish (8.36%).
Red Bend Catholic College is located in 新州其他地区, Forbes. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Forbes has a crime rate of 13,853 per 100,000, which is 2.09x the NSW average (6,635). Above NSW average, recommend site visit.
Red Bend Catholic College is located in Forbes (postcode 2871). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.42M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025