Berkeley West Public School vs Cedars Christian College - Aspire
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley West Public School
Berkeley · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 868
Cedars Christian College - Aspire
Unanderra · Independent special · U
13 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Berkeley West Public School Berkeley NSW | Cedars Christian College - Aspire Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1606 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4865 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 157 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 77 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 868 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | aspire.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cedars Christian College - Aspire has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berkeley West Public School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 13.
- •Berkeley West Public School is a government school while Cedars Christian College - Aspire 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 West Public School better than Cedars Christian College - Aspire?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berkeley West Public School and Cedars Christian College - Aspire?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Unanderra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Berkeley West Public School and Cedars Christian College - Aspire rank in NSW?
Berkeley West Public School is 1606th of 1,619 and Cedars Christian College - Aspire is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.