Forestville Public School is situated in the Forest Region in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. We have extensive grounds where students can play and explore. Our school is friendly, positive and inclusive. We have 611 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and 3 support classes.

The school has a well–resourced, dynamic learning environment and enjoys a strong sense of community which is actively promoted and valued. The school community and staff are committed to developing positive relationships, providing a safe and caring environment where students thrive, feel valued and are free to take risks and share ideas.

Developing students as life long learners through high quality curriculum and wellbeing programs is an essential component in the learning experiences and programs in all classrooms. Student engagement and voice is valued. The extensive provision of extracurricular activities in the creative and performing arts, sport, chess and technology including coding and robotics, are key features of the school. The school's population includes 22% from language backgrounds other than English.