Forestville Public School
Forestville Public School is a government primary school in Forestville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Forestville NSW 2087. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forestville Public School compares
By ICSEA, Forestville Public School ranks 132nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Vern Barnett School, an independent combined school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Forestville Public School scores 1141, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Forestville Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forestville Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Forestville | 0.7 km | 1145 | 4 higher | 282 |
| Killarney Heights High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Killarney Heights | 1.2 km | 1132 | 9 lower | 969 |
| Killarney Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Killarney Heights | 1.5 km | 1150 | 9 higher | 661 |
| Frenchs Forest Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Frenchs Forest | 1.6 km | 1123 | 18 lower | 218 |
| Davidson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Frenchs Forest | 2.0 km | 1089 | 52 lower | 790 |
| The Forest High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Frenchs Forest | 2.0 km | 1062 | 79 lower | 769 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forestville Public School a government school?
Yes, Forestville Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forestville Public School offer?
Forestville Public School offers K-6.
What is Forestville Public School's ICSEA score?
Forestville Public School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forestville Public School?
Forestville Public School has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forestville Public School?
The nearest schools to Forestville Public School are Aspect Vern Barnett School (0.6 km), Forestville Montessori School (0.7 km), Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Forestville Public School located?
Forestville Public School is located in Forestville, NSW 2087. Visit the school website at https://forestvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.