Berkeley Vale Public School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Tumbi Umbi · Catholic primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Berkeley Vale Public School Berkeley Vale NSW | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1243 of 1,619 | #531 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3858 of 4,908 | #1618 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 524 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 273 | 202 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Berkeley Vale 2261 | Tumbi Umbi 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjfdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 33.6).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berkeley Vale Public School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 370.
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Berkeley Vale Public School is a government school while St John Fisher 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 Berkeley Vale Public School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.3 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Berkeley Vale Public School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Berkeley Vale Public School is 1243rd of 1,619 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 531st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.