Central Coast Steiner School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Central Coast Steiner School Fountaindale NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 314 | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,259 | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-11 | 7-10 |
| Students | 330 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 142 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| 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/ | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 31.0).
- •Central Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is the larger school with 851 students compared with 330.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 6%).
- •Central Coast Steiner School is a independent school while Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is a government 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 Central Coast Steiner School better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
On the Success Index, Central Coast Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 31.0 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 Central Coast Steiner School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 2.1 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 Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do Central Coast Steiner School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
Central Coast Steiner School is 124th of 314 and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is 421st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.