Dee Why Public School
Dee Why Public School is a government primary school in Dee Why, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Dee Why NSW 2099. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dee Why Public School compares
By ICSEA, Dee Why Public School ranks 862nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fisher Road School, a government combined school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Dee Why Public School scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dee Why Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Dee Why
Dee Why Public School is located in Dee Why, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,106/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 23,354.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dee Why suburb profileSchools near Dee Why Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dee Why Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Narraweena | 1.0 km | 1091 | 63 higher | 247 |
| Pittwater House SchoolsIndependent Combined · Collaroy | 1.0 km | 1158 | 130 higher | 1,002 |
| Narraweena Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Narraweena | 1.1 km | 1059 | 31 higher | 511 |
| St Luke's Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Dee Why | 1.2 km | 1178 | 150 higher | 1,481 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusGovernment Secondary · Cromer | 1.3 km | 1056 | 28 higher | 1,157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dee Why Public School a government school?
Yes, Dee Why Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dee Why Public School offer?
Dee Why Public School offers K-6.
What is Dee Why Public School's ICSEA score?
Dee Why Public School has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dee Why Public School?
Dee Why Public School has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dee Why Public School?
The nearest schools to Dee Why Public School are Fisher Road School (0.4 km), St Kevin's Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Karuna Montessori School (0.9 km).
Where is Dee Why Public School located?
Dee Why Public School is located in Dee Why, NSW 2099. Visit the school website at https://deewhy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.