Dee Why Public School
A school of excellence, innovation, opportunity and harmony.
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
- Dee Why Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fisher Road School 384 m
- B Narraweena Public School 1.1 km
- C Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus 1.3 km
- D Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus 1.5 km
- E Cromer Public School 1.6 km
- F Curl Curl North Public School 1.8 km
- G Brookvale Public School 1.9 km
- H Collaroy Plateau Public School 1.9 km
- I Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus 2.1 km
- J Beacon Hill Public School 2.3 km
- K Wheeler Heights Public School 2.4 km
- L Harbord Public School 2.6 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 79
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 67%
- 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.