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Government School

Forrest Primary School

Primary school in Forrest, ACT

479
Students (2025)
1145
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
15:1
Student:Teacher
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About Forrest Primary School

Forrest Primary School is a government primary school located in Forrest, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.

With 479 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1145 (94th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 479 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 34 (32.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 17 (13 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1145 (94th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 2%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 251 (52%)
Girls: 228 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 46%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 54%
ICSEA Distribution?Index 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.
12%
22%
62%
Bottom 4% Lower 12% Upper 22% Top 62%