Berkeley West Public School vs Cedars Christian College
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
Unanderra · Independent combined · K-12
661 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Berkeley West Public School Berkeley NSW | Cedars Christian College Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1606 of 1,619 | #168 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4865 of 4,908 | #538 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 157 | 661 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 77 | 345 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 868 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 33.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 2% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.cedars.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cedars Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 16.5).
- •Cedars Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedars Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Cedars Christian College is the larger school with 661 students compared with 157.
- •Cedars Christian College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -25%).
- •Berkeley West Public School is a government school while Cedars Christian College 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?
On the Success Index, Cedars Christian College ranks higher (55.6 vs 16.5 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 West Public School and Cedars Christian College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Unanderra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley West Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cedars Christian College has 12.0.
How do Berkeley West Public School and Cedars Christian College rank in NSW?
Berkeley West Public School is 1606th of 1,619 and Cedars Christian College is 168th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.