Forrestdale Primary School
35 Broome Street, Forrestdale WA 6112
Forrestdale Primary School is a government primary school in Forrestdale, WA from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 243 students. Its ICSEA is 990, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Forrestdale Primary School is a small government Kindergarten to Year 6 school of about 130 students, set among native bushland and small rural properties off Armadale Road. Its motto is Strong Hearts, Strong Minds, and its vision is to inspire, create, care and excel so every student can reach their fullest potential.
Often praised
- Native bushland setting
- Strong Hearts, Strong Minds motto
- Small school community
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco College | Piara Waters | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,063 | 1,382 |
| Riva Primary School | Piara Waters | Public primary | 2.6 km | 1,066 | 847 |
| Australian Islamic College Forrestdale | Forrestdale | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.8 km | 1,042 | 908 |
| Carey Baptist College - Forrestdale | Forrestdale | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,081 | 848 |
| Harrisdale Primary School | Harrisdale | Public primary | 3.3 km | 1,092 | 954 |
| Willandra Primary School | Seville Grove | Public primary | 3.6 km | 936 | 617 |
| Wungong Primary School | Hilbert | Public primary | 3.6 km | — | 275 |
| Aspiri Primary School | Piara Waters | Public primary | 3.8 km | 1,091 | 1,009 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton Primary School | Geraldton | Public primary · K-6 | 382 | 990 |
| Miling Primary School | Miling | Public primary · K-6 | 27 | 991 |
| Port Hedland Primary School | Port Hedland | Public primary · K-6 | 483 | 989 |
| South Bunbury Primary School | South Bunbury | Public primary · K-6 | 374 | 989 |
| Yangebup Primary School | Yangebup | Public primary · K-6 | 336 | 989 |
| Alkimos Primary School | Alkimos | Public primary · K-6 | 709 | 988 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.