VIC · Government Primary
Forrest Primary School
Forrest 3236 · Prep-6
Forrest Primary School is a government primary school in Forrest, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 30 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
How Forrest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forrest Primary School ranks 948th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km.
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 Context
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 1009 — near average.
School zone
Forrest Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
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 Prep-6.
What is Forrest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forrest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forrest Primary School?
Forrest Primary School has 30 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
Where is Forrest Primary School located?
Forrest Primary School is located in Forrest, VIC 3236. Visit the school website at http://www.forrestps.vic.edu.au.