Berkeley Vale Public School is a co-ed government primary that builds learning around curiosity and inquiry.
NAPLAN 12 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Berkeley Vale Public School is a co-ed government primary that builds learning around curiosity and inquiry. It runs an Inspire program for high potential and gifted students, alongside dedicated support for learners who need extra help and for Aboriginal students. The school has a strong pastoral culture and a progressive approach to teaching that suits families seeking a thoughtful, inclusive environment where different learners are recognised and supported.
Berkeley Vale Public School is also known as BVPS and BVPS Berkeley Vale.
Berkeley Vale Public School draws students from the Berkeley Vale PS.
Berkeley Vale Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 988, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Berkeley Vale Public School, Year 3 students averaged 410 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 462, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Berkeley Vale Public School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 524 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Berkeley Vale Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Berkeley Vale Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 11% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Berkeley Vale Public School is located in Berkeley Vale, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 988 (41th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.