WA · Government Primary
Forrestdale Primary School
Forrestdale 6112 · K-6
Forrestdale Primary School is a government primary school in Forrestdale, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 990, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
How Forrestdale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Forrestdale Primary School ranks 430th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Bosco College, a Catholic combined school 2.1 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 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. Forrestdale Primary School scores 990 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forrestdale Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Forrestdale
Forrestdale Primary School is located in Forrestdale, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,875/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 1,027.
View full Forrestdale suburb profile →Schools near Forrestdale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forrestdale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco CollegeCatholic Combined · Piara Waters | 2.1 km | 1063 | 73 higher | 1,243 |
| Riva Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.6 km | 1066 | 76 higher | 854 |
| Carey Baptist College ForrestdaleIndependent Combined · Forrestdale | 3.0 km | 1081 | 91 higher | 760 |
| Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)Independent Combined · Forrestdale | 3.0 km | 1042 | 52 higher | 599 |
| Harrisdale Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harrisdale | 3.0 km | 1072 | 82 higher | 2,303 |
| Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 3.3 km | 1092 | 102 higher | 1,028 |
| Willandra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seville Grove | 3.5 km | 936 | 54 lower | 648 |
| Wungong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hilbert | 3.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Aspiri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 3.8 km | 1091 | 101 higher | 1,024 |
| Cecil Andrews CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armadale | 4.1 km | 886 | 104 lower | 767 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrestdale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Forrestdale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forrestdale Primary School offer?
Forrestdale Primary School offers K-6.
What is Forrestdale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Forrestdale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 990, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forrestdale Primary School?
Forrestdale Primary School has 264 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forrestdale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Forrestdale Primary School are St John Bosco College (2.1 km), Riva Primary School (2.6 km), Carey Baptist College Forrestdale (3.0 km).
Where is Forrestdale Primary School located?
Forrestdale Primary School is located in Forrestdale, WA 6112. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5613.