Dee Why Public School vs St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 773 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
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Dee Why · Catholic primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Dee Why Public School Dee Why NSW | St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,619 | #418 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2323 of 4,908 | #1275 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 478 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 248 | 89 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| 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 | www.skdydbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 55.0).
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dee Why Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Dee Why Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 178.
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Dee Why Public School is a government school while St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.2 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
About 773 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Dee Why Public School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Dee Why Public School is 760th of 1,619 and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is 418th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.