Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
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About the school
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is dedicated to providing quality education for students in Years 7 to 10 within a supportive middle-school environment. The school aims to foster confident, connected, and active lifelong learners, addressing the unique educational and social needs of students during these formative years. Focusing on achieving the highest academic outcomes, Berkeley Vale fosters a caring and disciplined environment where every student is valued.
Curriculum and Programs
The school prides itself on offering a diverse curriculum that includes extension classes, GATS classes, literacy and numeracy programs, and enhanced technology initiatives. Additionally, it supports talented students through programs like the Tuggerah Lakes Elite Athletes Program (TEAP) and the Clontarf Academy, catering to their academic, sporting, and creative aspirations. Berkeley Vale also places a strong emphasis on personal and social development, ensuring that students grow not only academically but also as individuals.
Community and Values
Berkeley Vale Campus values its partnership with families and the broader community, promoting respect, responsibility, and achievement as core beliefs. The inclusive atmosphere at the school ensures that each student feels safe and supported, encouraging them to take risks in their learning and strive for personal bests.
In summary, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is committed to transforming lives through education, guiding every student towards a future filled with opportunities.
Mission
Every student at BVC is known, valued, and supported. We build respectful relationships, so every young person feels safe, respected, and proud to be part of our school community.
Part of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
One of 3 campuses that make up this college:
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The Entrance Campus
- 7-12
- Co-ed
-
Tumbi Umbi Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
Location & Catchment Area
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: The Entrance Campus 5.8 km
- B Connected campus: Tumbi Umbi Campus 6.6 km
- C Berkeley Vale Public School 1.4 km
- D Chittaway Bay Public School 1.9 km
- E Tuggerah Public School 3.3 km
- F Killarney Vale Public School 3.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 851 (435 girls, 416 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 851
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 959 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 41% / 35% / 18% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 61
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 216 |
| Year 8 | 220 |
| Year 9 | 206 |
| Year 10 | 209 |
| Total | 851 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 851 | 435 | 416 | - | 959 | 61 |
| 2024 | 855 | 426 | 429 | 81.8 | 963 | 60.5 |
| 2023 | 841 | 405 | 436 | 84 | 973 | 60.9 |
| 2022 | 839 | 403 | 436 | 79.1 | 970 | 61.5 |
| 2021 | 829 | 413 | 416 | 85.2 | 970 | 59.9 |
| 2020 | 803 | 417 | 386 | - | 972 | 58.9 |
| 2019 | 788 | 394 | 394 | 86.6 | 964 | 58.2 |
| 2018 | 773 | 374 | 399 | 87.1 | 962 | 56.2 |
| 2017 | 753 | 362 | 391 | 88.5 | 965 | 56.7 |
| 2016 | 758 | 363 | 395 | 89.6 | 965 | 56.2 |
| 2015 | 699 | 345 | 354 | 89.4 | 969 | 51.7 |
| 2014 | 749 | 372 | 377 | 89.7 | 966 | 52.9 |
| 2013 | 781 | 409 | 372 | 88 | 969 | 54.4 |
| 2012 | 811 | 400 | 411 | 87.9 | 952 | 54.9 |
| 2011 | 827 | 399 | 428 | 87.5 | 948 | 57.2 |
| 2010 | 865 | 415 | 450 | - | 948 | 58.5 |
| 2009 | 884 | 420 | 464 | - | 985 | 59 |
| 2008 | 924 | 456 | 468 | - | 985 | 62.7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.