Maclean High School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 463 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maclean High School
Maclean · Government high school · 7-12
689 students · ICSEA 959
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Maclean High School Maclean NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 539 | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #909 of 1,472 | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 689 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 343 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.9 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 18% |
| Suburb | Maclean 2463 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | maclean-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maclean High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 31.0).
- •Maclean High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is the larger school with 851 students compared with 689.
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
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 Maclean High School better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
On the Success Index, Maclean High School ranks higher (41.9 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 Maclean High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Maclean and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maclean High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do Maclean High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
Maclean High School is 328th of 539 and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is 421st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.