Berri Regional Secondary College vs Riverland Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2 m 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
Riverland Special School
Berri · Government special · U
66 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Berri Regional Secondary College Berri SA | Riverland Special School Berri SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1243 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U |
| Students | 662 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 331 | 24 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 88 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.9 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 24% |
| Suburb | Berri 5343 | Berri 5343 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brsc.sa.edu.au/ | www.riverlansp.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Berri Regional Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverland Special School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 13.0).
- •Berri Regional Secondary College is the larger school with 662 students compared with 66.
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 Riverland Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berri Regional Secondary College and Riverland Special School?
About 2 m 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 Riverland Special School has 5.4.
How do Berri Regional Secondary College and Riverland Special School rank in SA?
Berri Regional Secondary College is 69th of 84 and Riverland Special School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.