Small government primary school (99 students, K–6) in Forest, outer regional Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Forest Primary School is also known as Forest PS and FPS Forest.
Forest Primary School draws students from the Forest Primary School.
Forest Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.5/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 903 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Forest Primary School has about 99 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 12 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 342, Writing 398, Numeracy 385, Spelling 344 and Grammar 334. Year 5 students averaged Reading 417, Writing 427, Numeracy 428, Spelling 413 and Grammar 404. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Forest Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Forest Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 99 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Forest Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Forest Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Forest Primary School is located in Forest, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 903 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.