Dee Why Public School vs Karuna Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 862 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
Karuna Montessori School
Narraweena · Independent primary · K
4 students
| Measure | Dee Why Public School Dee Why NSW | Karuna Montessori School Narraweena NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2323 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K |
| Students | 478 | 4 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 248 | 1 / 3 |
| 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% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dee Why 2099 | Narraweena 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deewhy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.karuna.com.au |
The verdict
- •Dee Why Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 4.
- •Dee Why Public School is a government school while Karuna Montessori School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Karuna Montessori 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 Karuna Montessori School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Dee Why and Narraweena in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dee Why Public School and Karuna Montessori School rank in NSW?
Dee Why Public School is 760th of 1,619 and Karuna Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.