Central Coast Steiner School vs TLK Youth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Steiner School
Fountaindale · Independent combined · K-11
330 students · ICSEA 1092
TLK Youth College
Berkeley Vale · Independent special · 9-12
58 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Central Coast Steiner School Fountaindale NSW | TLK Youth College Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-11 | 9-12 |
| Students | 330 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 142 | 35 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 21% |
| Suburb | Fountaindale 2258 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccss.nsw.edu.au/ | www.tlkyc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TLK Youth College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.9).
- •Central Coast Steiner School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 58.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
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 Central Coast Steiner School better than TLK Youth College?
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 Central Coast Steiner School and TLK Youth College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fountaindale and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Steiner School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and TLK Youth College has 10.4.
How do Central Coast Steiner School and TLK Youth College rank in NSW?
Central Coast Steiner School is 124th of 314 and TLK Youth College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.