Berry Street School vs Timbarra P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Street School
Narre Warren · Independent special · 7-12
219 students · ICSEA 894
Timbarra P-9 College
Berwick · Government combined · Prep-9
594 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Berry Street School Narre Warren VIC | Timbarra P-9 College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #178 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #812 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 219 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 134 | 281 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berrystreetschool.vic.edu.au | www.timbarrap9.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Timbarra P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berry Street School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.7).
- •Timbarra P-9 College is the larger school with 594 students compared with 219.
- •Berry Street School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
- •Berry Street School is a independent school while Timbarra P-9 College 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 Berry Street School better than Timbarra P-9 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 Berry Street School and Timbarra P-9 College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berry Street School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Timbarra P-9 College has 11.7.
How do Berry Street School and Timbarra P-9 College rank in VIC?
Berry Street School is unranked and Timbarra P-9 College is 178th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.