Murray High School vs Oberon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 371 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murray High School
Lavington · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 934
Oberon High School
Oberon · Government high school · 7-12
204 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Murray High School Lavington NSW | Oberon High School Oberon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #425 of 539 | #395 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 1,472 | #1095 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 575 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 301 | 100 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Oberon 2787 |
| Council area | Albury | Oberon |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | oberon-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oberon High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 30.4).
- •Oberon High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.8).
- •Murray High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 204.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -17%).
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 Murray High School better than Oberon High School?
On the Success Index, Oberon High School ranks higher (33.7 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 Murray High School and Oberon High School?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Oberon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murray High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon High School has 7.3.
How do Murray High School and Oberon High School rank in NSW?
Murray High School is 425th of 539 and Oberon High School is 395th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.