St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 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
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 1,619 | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1618 of 4,908 | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 370 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 168 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| 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 | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 31.0).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is the larger school with 851 students compared with 370.
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
On the Success Index, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.3 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 3.3 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 Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 531st of 1,619 and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is 421st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.