Arncliffe Public School vs Dee Why Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arncliffe Public School
Arncliffe · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1028
Dee Why Public School
Dee Why · Government primary · K-6
478 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Arncliffe Public School Arncliffe NSW | Dee Why Public School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #803 of 1,619 | #760 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2455 of 4,908 | #2323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 209 | 230 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Dee Why 2099 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arncliffe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | deewhy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dee Why Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 53.4).
- •Arncliffe Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Dee Why Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 373.
- •Arncliffe Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arncliffe Public School better than Dee Why Public School?
On the Success Index, Dee Why Public School ranks higher (55.0 vs 53.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arncliffe Public School and Dee Why Public School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Dee Why in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arncliffe Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dee Why Public School has 15.7.
How do Arncliffe Public School and Dee Why Public School rank in NSW?
Arncliffe Public School is 803rd of 1,619 and Dee Why Public School is 760th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.