Very small independent secondary college (years 9–12) in Berkeley Vale, NSW; co-ed with 58 students.
NAPLAN 37 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
TLK Youth College is also known as TLKyouth and TYC Berkeley Vale.
TLK Youth College has an overall SchoolRank score of 19.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 32/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 904, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at TLK Youth College, Year 9 students averaged 532 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 569 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.
TLK Youth College is a very small independent combined school with approximately 58 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
TLK Youth College has approximate annual tuition fees of $260. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 33/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
TLK Youth College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 66%, which is below the national benchmark.
TLK Youth College is located in Berkeley Vale, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 904 (12th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.