Wheeler Heights Public School

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About the school

Wheeler Heights Public School is nestled in a stunning bushland setting in Collaroy Plateau, overlooking Narrabeen Lake. The school's expansive grounds boast a well-maintained turfed oval, versatile tennis and basketball courts, multiple fixed play areas, and a dedicated natural environment play area for Kindergarten to Year 2 students. A pride of the school is its impressive sustainability garden and chicken coop, which enhance environmental awareness and provide hands-on learning for students.

The dedicated staff at Wheeler Heights work collaboratively to foster a culture of kindness and curiosity. Expert teachers create rich and engaging learning experiences, inspiring students to develop confidence, creativity, and resilience in embracing challenges. The school maintains a culture of high expectations, offering diverse opportunities tailored to meet each student's unique needs, including extension programs for advanced learners and targeted support for those requiring additional assistance.

Wellbeing is at the heart of the school's ethos, underpinned by a whole-school approach to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), fostering a supportive environment where every student feels safe, known, and valued. Students are encouraged to develop social and emotional skills alongside their academic growth and actively participate in meaningful leadership opportunities.

Wheeler Heights Public School maintains strong ties with the local community, including the ANZAC Retirement Village, where intergenerational connections enrich students' educational experiences. The school also offers extracurricular activities such as sports, multicultural speaking, and creative arts, enhancing student life beyond academics. Furthermore, the Wheeler Heights OOSH centre provides excellent before and after school care services, creating a nurturing environment for students.

Mission

At Wheeler Heights Public School, every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our dedicated staff nurture curiosity, creativity and resilience ensuring that students not only succeed academically but also develop the confidence and character to embrace future challenges.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
430 (225 girls, 205 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
430
ICSEA What does this mean?
1086 (percentile 80)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
6% / 26% / 36% / 33%
Indigenous students
2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
22.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 62
Year 1 58
Year 2 61
Year 3 68
Year 4 71
Year 5 60
Year 6 50
Total 430

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 430 225 205 - 1086 22.5
2024 454 248 206 91.9 1086 23.8
2023 469 252 217 92.9 1088 24.9
2022 462 234 228 90.3 1093 24.4
2021 464 236 228 94.1 1089 24.4
2020 456 230 226 - 1086 23.4
2019 478 231 247 94.5 1085 24.4
2018 493 239 254 94.3 1085 24.5
2017 492 235 257 95.1 1086 24.1
2016 503 243 260 95.3 1089 25.8
2015 522 259 263 95 1084 26.9
2014 541 278 263 95.3 1085 28
2013 523 274 249 96 1090 26.9
2012 528 279 249 94.9 1079 26.6
2011 511 273 238 94.7 1084 25.5
2010 501 257 244 - 1084 23.4
2009 516 265 251 - 1088 25.5
2008 497 242 255 - 1088 24.5

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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