Forrest Primary School
Forrest Primary School is a government primary school in Forrest, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1145, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
Forrest ACT 2603. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forrest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forrest Primary School ranks 5th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Telopea Park School, a government combined school 0.8 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. Forrest Primary School scores 1145, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Forrest Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forrest Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telopea Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Barton | 0.8 km | 1153 | 8 higher | 1,586 |
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Deakin | 1.0 km | 1177 | 32 higher | 1,203 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.6 km | 1187 | 42 higher | 2,116 |
| St Edmund's College CanberraIndependent Combined · Griffith | 1.9 km | 1080 | 65 lower | 935 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 2.2 km | 1087 | 58 lower | 887 |
| Yarralumla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarralumla | 2.3 km | 1142 | 3 lower | 313 |
| St Bede's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Red Hill | 2.6 km | 1117 | 28 lower | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrest Primary School a government school?
Yes, Forrest Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forrest Primary School offer?
Forrest Primary School offers K-6.
What is Forrest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forrest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1145, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forrest Primary School?
Forrest Primary School has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forrest Primary School?
The nearest schools to Forrest Primary School are Telopea Park School (0.8 km), Canberra Girls Grammar School (1.0 km), Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior School (1.4 km).
Where is Forrest Primary School located?
Forrest Primary School is located in Forrest, ACT 2603. Visit the school website at http://www.forrestps.act.edu.au/.