Killarney Vale Public School vs TLK Youth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killarney Vale Public School
Killarney Vale · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 963
TLK Youth College
Berkeley Vale · Independent special · 9-12
58 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Killarney Vale Public School Killarney Vale NSW | TLK Youth College Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1230 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3816 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 477 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 245 | 35 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 21% |
| Suburb | Killarney Vale 2261 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killarneyv-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tlkyc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Killarney Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TLK Youth College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.8).
- •Killarney Vale Public School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 58.
- •Killarney Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
- •Killarney Vale 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 Killarney Vale 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 Killarney Vale Public School and TLK Youth College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Killarney Vale and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killarney Vale Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and TLK Youth College has 10.4.
How do Killarney Vale Public School and TLK Youth College rank in NSW?
Killarney Vale Public School is 1230th of 1,619 and TLK Youth College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.