Forrestfield Primary School
Forrestfield Primary School is a government primary school in Forrestfield, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 949, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 186 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Forrestfield WA 6058. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Forrestfield Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forrestfield Primary School ranks 578th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woodlupine Primary School, a government primary 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. Forrestfield Primary School scores 949, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forrestfield Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Forrestfield
Forrestfield Primary School is located in Forrestfield, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,614/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 13,181.
Forrestfield suburb profileSchools near Forrestfield Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forrestfield Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlupine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestfield | 0.8 km | 963 | 14 higher | 279 |
| Heritage College PerthIndependent Combined · Forrestfield | 1.4 km | 1030 | 81 higher | 123 |
| HillSide Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Forrestfield | 1.4 km | 1039 | 90 higher | 432 |
| Dawson Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestfield | 1.6 km | 999 | 50 higher | 494 |
| Darling Range Sports CollegeGovernment Secondary · Forrestfield | 1.7 km | 960 | 11 higher | 1,144 |
| Wattle Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wattle Grove | 2.5 km | 1073 | 124 higher | 870 |
| Falls Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lesmurdie | 3.3 km | 1067 | 118 higher | 298 |
| Mazenod CollegeIndependent Secondary · Lesmurdie | 3.4 km | 1060 | 111 higher | 862 |
| Lesmurdie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lesmurdie | 3.8 km | 1049 | 100 higher | 304 |
| St Brigid's CollegeIndependent Combined · Lesmurdie | 4.1 km | 1060 | 111 higher | 812 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrestfield Primary School a government school?
Yes, Forrestfield Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forrestfield Primary School offer?
Forrestfield Primary School offers K-6.
What is Forrestfield Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forrestfield Primary School has an ICSEA score of 949, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forrestfield Primary School?
Forrestfield Primary School has 186 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forrestfield Primary School?
The nearest schools to Forrestfield Primary School are Woodlupine Primary School (0.8 km), Heritage College Perth (1.4 km), HillSide Christian College (1.4 km).
Where is Forrestfield Primary School located?
Forrestfield Primary School is located in Forrestfield, WA 6058. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5174.