Barmera Primary School vs Murray Bridge North School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barmera Primary School
Barmera · Government primary · R-6
132 students · ICSEA 925
Murray Bridge North School
Murray Bridge · Government primary · U, R-6
486 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Barmera Primary School Barmera SA | Murray Bridge North School Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #305 of 348 | #268 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4271 of 4,908 | #3848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 132 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 74 | 256 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 42.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 17% |
| Suburb | Barmera 5345 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.barmeraps.sa.edu.au | www.mbnorthps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Murray Bridge North School scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 28.0).
- •Barmera Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barmera Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Murray Bridge North School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 132.
- •Murray Bridge North School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -34%).
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 Barmera Primary School better than Murray Bridge North School?
On the Success Index, Murray Bridge North School ranks higher (33.9 vs 28.0 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 Barmera Primary School and Murray Bridge North School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Barmera and Murray Bridge in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barmera Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray Bridge North School has 11.5.
How do Barmera Primary School and Murray Bridge North School rank in SA?
Barmera Primary School is 305th of 348 and Murray Bridge North School is 268th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.