Chittaway Bay Public School vs TLK Youth 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.
Chittaway Bay Public School
Chittaway Bay · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 992
TLK Youth College
Berkeley Vale · Independent special · 9-12
58 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Chittaway Bay Public School Chittaway Bay NSW | TLK Youth College Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3043 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 479 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 247 | 35 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 21% |
| Suburb | Chittaway Bay 2261 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chittaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tlkyc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TLK Youth College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.2).
- •Chittaway Bay Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 58.
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -5%).
- •Chittaway Bay Public School is a government school while TLK Youth 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 Chittaway Bay Public 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 Chittaway Bay Public School and TLK Youth College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chittaway Bay and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chittaway Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and TLK Youth College has 10.4.
How do Chittaway Bay Public School and TLK Youth College rank in NSW?
Chittaway Bay Public School is 978th of 1,619 and TLK Youth College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.