Forest Street Primary School
Forest Street Primary School is a government primary school in Wendouree, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 919, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Wendouree VIC 3355. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forest Street Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forest Street Primary School ranks 1,497th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Forest Street Primary School-Forest Street Deaf Facility, a government primary school 0.1 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. Forest Street Primary School scores 919, below average.
School zone
Forest Street 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.
About Wendouree
Forest Street Primary School is located in Wendouree, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $990/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 10,376.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wendouree suburb profileSchools near Forest Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forest Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rowan Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wendouree | 0.4 km | 938 | 19 higher | 678 |
| Yuille Park Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Wendouree | 1.4 km | 840 | 79 lower | 209 |
| Ballarat GrammarIndependent Combined · Wendouree | 1.8 km | 1120 | 201 higher | 1,989 |
| Ballarat Grammar - Mount Rowan CampusIndependent Combined · Mount Rowan | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Forest Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forest Street Primary School offer?
Forest Street Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Forest Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forest Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 919, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forest Street Primary School?
Forest Street Primary School has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forest Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Forest Street Primary School are Forest Street Primary School-Forest Street Deaf Facility (0.1 km), Mount Rowan Secondary College (0.4 km), Our Lady Help of Christians School (0.8 km).
Where is Forest Street Primary School located?
Forest Street Primary School is located in Wendouree, VIC 3355. Visit the school website at http://foreststreetps.vic.edu.au/.