Border Christian College vs Murray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Border Christian College
Thurgoona · Independent combined · K-12
278 students · ICSEA 1046
Murray High School
Lavington · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Murray High School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #425 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #1171 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 274 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Border Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 30.4).
- •Border Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •Murray High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 278.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs -17%).
- •Border Christian College is a independent school while Murray High School 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 Border Christian College better than Murray High School?
On the Success Index, Border Christian College ranks higher (57.3 vs 30.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Border Christian College and Murray High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Thurgoona and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Border Christian College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray High School has 10.8.
How do Border Christian College and Murray High School rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Murray High School is 425th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.