Berkeley West Public School vs Illawarra Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Berkeley West Public School Berkeley NSW | Illawarra Sports High School Berkeley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1606 of 1,619 | #343 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4865 of 4,908 | #974 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 157 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 77 | 380 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 868 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 80.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 17% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Berkeley 2506 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Sports High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 16.5).
- •Illawarra Sports High School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Illawarra Sports High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 157.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -25%).
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 Illawarra Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Sports High School ranks higher (39.3 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 Illawarra Sports High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley 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 Illawarra Sports High School has 11.6.
How do Berkeley West Public School and Illawarra Sports High School rank in NSW?
Berkeley West Public School is 1606th of 1,619 and Illawarra Sports High School is 343rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.