Forrestfield Primary School vs Gosnells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestfield Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 949
Gosnells Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Forrestfield Primary School Forrestfield WA | Gosnells Primary School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #434 of 583 | #419 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3924 of 4,908 | #3807 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 101 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 27.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Forrestfield 6058 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5174 | gosnellsps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gosnells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 32.9).
- •Gosnells Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosnells Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Gosnells Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 186.
- •Gosnells Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
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 Forrestfield Primary School better than Gosnells Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gosnells Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.9 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 Forrestfield Primary School and Gosnells Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Forrestfield and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forrestfield Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gosnells Primary School has 13.7.
How do Forrestfield Primary School and Gosnells Primary School rank in WA?
Forrestfield Primary School is 434th of 583 and Gosnells Primary School is 419th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.