Narrabeen Lakes Public School vs Wheeler Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1091
Wheeler Heights Public School
Collaroy Plateau · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Narrabeen Lakes Public School Narrabeen NSW | Wheeler Heights Public School Collaroy Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 1,619 | #509 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1174 of 4,908 | #1534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 364 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 177 | 225 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narrabeen 2101 | Collaroy Plateau 2097 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narrablks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wheelerhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 64.2).
- •Narrabeen Lakes Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wheeler Heights Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 364.
- •Wheeler Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
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 Narrabeen Lakes Public School better than Wheeler Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Narrabeen Lakes Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 64.2 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 Narrabeen Lakes Public School and Wheeler Heights Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Narrabeen and Collaroy Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrabeen Lakes Public School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wheeler Heights Public School has 19.1.
How do Narrabeen Lakes Public School and Wheeler Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Narrabeen Lakes Public School is 368th of 1,619 and Wheeler Heights Public School is 509th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.