Berri Regional Secondary College vs Our Lady of the River School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berri Regional Secondary College
Berri · Government high school · U, 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 935
Our Lady of the River School
Berri · Catholic primary · R-6
97 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Berri Regional Secondary College Berri SA | Our Lady of the River School Berri SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 84 | #254 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1243 of 1,472 | #3718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 662 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 331 | 48 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 88 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.9 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Berri 5343 | Berri 5343 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brsc.sa.edu.au/ | www.olor.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the River School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 27.5).
- •Our Lady of the River School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the River School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Berri Regional Secondary College is the larger school with 662 students compared with 97.
- •Berri Regional Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -21%).
- •Berri Regional Secondary College is a government school while Our Lady of the River School is a catholic 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 Berri Regional Secondary College better than Our Lady of the River School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the River School ranks higher (35.8 vs 27.5 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 Berri Regional Secondary College and Our Lady of the River School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berri and Berri in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berri Regional Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the River School has 11.7.
How do Berri Regional Secondary College and Our Lady of the River School rank in SA?
Berri Regional Secondary College is 69th of 84 and Our Lady of the River School is 254th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.