Dee Why Public School vs Fisher Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 384 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dee Why Public School
Dee Why · Government primary · K-6
478 students · ICSEA 1028
Fisher Road School
Dee Why · Government special · U
62 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Dee Why Public School Dee Why NSW | Fisher Road School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2323 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 478 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 248 | 17 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dee Why 2099 | Dee Why 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deewhy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fisherrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fisher Road School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fisher Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 15.7).
- •Dee Why Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 62.
- •Fisher Road School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Dee Why Public School better than Fisher Road School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dee Why Public School and Fisher Road School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Dee Why and Dee Why in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dee Why Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fisher Road School has 4.8.
How do Dee Why Public School and Fisher Road School rank in NSW?
Dee Why Public School is 760th of 1,619 and Fisher Road School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.