St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs TLK Youth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Tumbi Umbi · Catholic primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1056
TLK Youth College
Berkeley Vale · Independent special · 9-12
58 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi NSW | TLK Youth College Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1618 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 370 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 168 | 35 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 21% |
| Suburb | Tumbi Umbi 2261 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjfdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.tlkyc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TLK Youth College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.1).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 58.
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -5%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and TLK Youth College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tumbi Umbi and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and TLK Youth College has 10.4.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and TLK Youth College rank in NSW?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 531st of 1,619 and TLK Youth College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.