Dee Why Public School

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A school of excellence, innovation, opportunity and harmony.

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About the school

Dee Why Public School is located in the Northern Beaches School Education Area and showcases a rich cultural diversity, with students from over thirty-eight different cultural backgrounds. This environment fosters harmony, tolerance, and care, making it a welcoming place for all students. The school operates as a small community, allowing for personalised attention while offering a broad range of educational programs and facilities, supported by specialist teachers.

Educational Excellence

Dee Why Public School prides itself on being a school of excellence, innovation, opportunity, and harmony. Working collaboratively with parents and the local community, the institution is committed to quality teaching and learning for all its students. The school caters to children from Kindergarten through to Year 6, ensuring everyone feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day.

Support and Growth

The school values partnerships with families and is dedicated to co-designing learning plans that cater to individual student needs. A wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities is offered, empowering students to develop skills and discover their passions. Dee Why Public School creates an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and ensures every child feels respected and valued.

Facilities and Programs

Dee Why Public School aims to provide a supportive learning atmosphere, featuring comprehensive student support services, including learning support officers and counselling. The school is attentive to the wellbeing and engagement of its students, striving for personal improvement and success in both school and community activities. With easy access to local transport, Dee Why Public School presents a convenient option for families seeking a vibrant and nurturing educational experience.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
478 (230 girls, 248 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
478
ICSEA What does this mean?
1028 (percentile 59)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
25% / 31% / 27% / 16%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
30.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
5.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 64
Year 1 73
Year 2 68
Year 3 82
Year 4 50
Year 5 75
Year 6 66
Total 478

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 478 230 248 - 1028 30.5
2024 516 245 271 91 1028 33.1
2023 546 266 280 91.1 1018 35.3
2022 570 264 306 88.2 1023 34.8
2021 567 245 322 94.1 1017 34.8
2020 554 248 306 - 1016 34.9
2019 490 221 269 93.4 1014 32.8
2018 415 175 240 93.4 1012 29.8
2017 383 171 212 93.7 1004 26.7
2016 310 143 167 94.3 999 22.9
2015 270 121 149 94.3 1012 19.9
2014 214 93 121 95.6 988 16.8
2013 202 85 117 95.7 1012 16.6
2012 222 93 129 95.4 1004 20.9
2011 205 85 120 94.9 994 20.3
2010 225 88 137 - 989 22.1
2009 238 101 137 - 1041 22.9
2008 236 101 135 - 1041 20.9

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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