Murray High School vs Springdale Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 467 m 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
Springdale Heights Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Murray High School Lavington NSW | Springdale Heights Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #425 of 539 | #1295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 1,472 | #4012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 575 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 301 | 111 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 17% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | springdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Springdale Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 30.4).
- •Murray High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •Murray High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 223.
- •Springdale Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (37% 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 Springdale Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Springdale Heights Public School ranks higher (31.6 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 Springdale Heights Public School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington 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 Springdale Heights Public School has 14.8.
How do Murray High School and Springdale Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Murray High School is 425th of 539 and Springdale Heights Public School is 1295th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.