Wheeler Heights Public School
Respect, Responsibility & Personal Best
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
- Wheeler Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Collaroy Plateau Public School 988 m
- B Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus 1.1 km
- C Narrabeen Lakes Public School 1.4 km
- D Cromer Public School 1.5 km
- E Fisher Road School 2.1 km
- F Dee Why Public School 2.4 km
- G Narraweena Public School 2.6 km
- H Elanora Heights Public School 2.7 km
- I Narrabeen Sports High School 3.2 km
- J Narrabeen North Public School 3.4 km
- K Beacon Hill Public School 3.5 km
- L Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus 3.9 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 39
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- 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.