TLK Youth College vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
TLK Youth College
Berkeley Vale · Independent special · 9-12
58 students · ICSEA 904
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale · Government high school · 7-10
851 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | TLK Youth College Berkeley Vale NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus Berkeley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #421 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 58 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 23 | 435 / 416 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 18% |
| Suburb | Berkeley Vale 2261 | Berkeley Vale 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tlkyc.nsw.edu.au/ | berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •TLK Youth College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is the larger school with 851 students compared with 58.
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
- •TLK Youth College is a independent 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 TLK Youth College better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
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 TLK Youth College and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Vale and Berkeley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
TLK Youth College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus has 14.0.
How do TLK Youth College and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus rank in NSW?
TLK Youth College is unranked and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is 421st of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.