St Peter's Catholic College vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Catholic College
Tuggerah · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,078 students · ICSEA 1045
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | St Peter's Catholic College Tuggerah NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 539 | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,472 | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,078 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 594 / 484 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 229 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.2 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Tuggerah 2259 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 31.0).
- •St Peter's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •St Peter's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 851.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 6%).
- •St Peter's Catholic College 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 Peter's Catholic College better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Catholic College ranks higher (65.3 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 Peter's Catholic College and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Tuggerah and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter's Catholic College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do St Peter's Catholic College and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
St Peter's Catholic College is 158th 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.