Forestville Public School vs Frenchs Forest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Public School
Forestville · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1141
Frenchs Forest Public School
Frenchs Forest · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Forestville Public School Forestville NSW | Frenchs Forest Public School Frenchs Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 1,619 | #220 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 4,908 | #781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 462 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 242 | 120 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Forestville 2087 | Frenchs Forest 2086 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | frenchsfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Forestville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 72.6).
- •Forestville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forestville Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Forestville Public School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 218.
- •Frenchs Forest Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Forestville Public School better than Frenchs Forest Public School?
On the Success Index, Forestville Public School ranks higher (74.4 vs 72.6 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 Forestville Public School and Frenchs Forest Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forestville and Frenchs Forest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forestville Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frenchs Forest Public School has 17.0.
How do Forestville Public School and Frenchs Forest Public School rank in NSW?
Forestville Public School is 161st of 1,619 and Frenchs Forest Public School is 220th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.