Forestville Public School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

7 Melwood Ave, Forestville, NSW 2087

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

School Type: Primary School
Year levels: Kindergarten to Year 6
Classification: Comprehensive
Remoteness: Major Cities
Fees: Free
Founded: 1953
Attendance rate: 93.4%
Enrolment: 462 students
School features: Before School CareAfter School CareVacation CareSchool BusUniformP&CCanteen

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

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Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AFLAthleticsCricketCross CountryNetballSoccerSoftballSwimming

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Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

ChoirDanceDramaMusical ProductionsString EnsembleVisual Arts

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Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

ChessCreative WritingDebatingPublic Speaking

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Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

SRCYoung Leaders

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On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

IT labsLibraryPlayground

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Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesMindfulnessRespectful Relationships

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 57.9%Above NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 43yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 23.6% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 39% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 10/ 10 SEIFATop 9%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 56.0%Top 8%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.