Dee Why Public School vs Pittwater House Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km 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
Pittwater House Schools
Collaroy · Independent combined · K-12
1,002 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Dee Why Public School Dee Why NSW | Pittwater House Schools Collaroy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,619 | #22 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2323 of 4,908 | #65 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 478 | 1,002 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 248 | 464 / 538 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 105.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 48.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dee Why 2099 | Collaroy 2097 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deewhy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pittwaterhouse.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pittwater House Schools scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 55.0).
- •Pittwater House Schools has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pittwater House Schools has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.7).
- •Pittwater House Schools is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 478.
- •Pittwater House Schools has grown faster over five years (24% vs -14%).
- •Dee Why Public School is a government school while Pittwater House Schools 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 Pittwater House Schools?
On the Success Index, Pittwater House Schools ranks higher (82.9 vs 55.0 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 Dee Why Public School and Pittwater House Schools?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dee Why and Collaroy 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 Pittwater House Schools has 9.5.
How do Dee Why Public School and Pittwater House Schools rank in NSW?
Dee Why Public School is 760th of 1,619 and Pittwater House Schools is 22nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.