Berkeley Vale Public School vs Central Coast Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Vale Public School
Berkeley Vale · Government primary · K-6
524 students · ICSEA 988
Central Coast Steiner School
Fountaindale · Independent combined · K-11
330 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Berkeley Vale Public School Berkeley Vale NSW | Central Coast Steiner School Fountaindale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1243 of 1,619 | #124 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3858 of 4,908 | #393 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-11 |
| Students | 524 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 273 | 188 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Berkeley Vale 2261 | Fountaindale 2258 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ccss.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 33.6).
- •Central Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.8).
- •Berkeley Vale Public School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 330.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -23%).
- •Berkeley Vale Public School is a government school while Central Coast Steiner 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 Berkeley Vale Public School better than Central Coast Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Central Coast Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 33.6 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 Berkeley Vale Public School and Central Coast Steiner School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Vale and Fountaindale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley Vale Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Central Coast Steiner School has 13.9.
How do Berkeley Vale Public School and Central Coast Steiner School rank in NSW?
Berkeley Vale Public School is 1243rd of 1,619 and Central Coast Steiner School is 124th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.