Holy Spirit Primary School vs Murray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 854 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Primary School
Lavington · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1041
Murray High School
Lavington · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Holy Spirit Primary School Lavington NSW | Murray High School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #674 of 1,619 | #425 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2058 of 4,908 | #1171 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 161 | 274 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hsslavington.com.au | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 30.4).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.1).
- •Murray High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 335.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School is a catholic 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 Holy Spirit Primary School better than Murray High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (58.4 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 Holy Spirit Primary School and Murray High School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray High School has 10.8.
How do Holy Spirit Primary School and Murray High School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Primary School is 674th of 1,619 and Murray High School is 425th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.