Forestville Public School
Primary school in Forestville, NSW
About Forestville Public School
Forestville Public School is a government primary school located in Forestville, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.
With 462 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1141 (93th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
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Location
7 Melwood Avenue
Forestville, NSW 2087 - Website forestvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (K-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 462 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 31 (28 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 8 (6.8 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1141 (93th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 2%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 242 (52%)
Girls: 220 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 31%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 69%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 3%
Lower 13%
Upper 29%
Top 56%