Forrest Primary School vs North Ainslie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Primary School
Forrest · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1145
North Ainslie Primary School
Ainslie · Government primary · K-6
527 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Forrest Primary School Forrest ACT | North Ainslie Primary School Ainslie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 80 | #16 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #348 of 4,908 | #303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 479 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 251 | 254 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Forrest 2603 | Ainslie 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.forrestps.act.edu.au/ | www.nthainslieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.7 vs 78.3).
- •North Ainslie Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 479.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forrest Primary School better than North Ainslie Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forrest Primary School and North Ainslie Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Forrest and Ainslie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forrest Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Ainslie Primary School has 14.5.
How do Forrest Primary School and North Ainslie Primary School rank in ACT?
Forrest Primary School is 20th of 80 and North Ainslie Primary School is 16th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.