Forrest Primary School vs Yarralumla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.3 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
Yarralumla Primary School
Yarralumla · Government primary · K-6
313 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Forrest Primary School Forrest ACT | Yarralumla Primary School Yarralumla ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 80 | #24 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #348 of 4,908 | #478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 479 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 251 | 155 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Forrest 2603 | Yarralumla 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.forrestps.act.edu.au/ | www.yarralumlaps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Forrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 75.8).
- •Forrest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forrest Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 313.
- •Forrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -20%).
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 Yarralumla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Forrest Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 75.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forrest Primary School and Yarralumla Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Forrest and Yarralumla 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 Yarralumla Primary School has 15.0.
How do Forrest Primary School and Yarralumla Primary School rank in ACT?
Forrest Primary School is 20th of 80 and Yarralumla Primary School is 24th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.