Craigmore High School vs Murray Bridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigmore High School
Blakeview · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 916
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Craigmore High School Blakeview SA | Murray Bridge High School Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 84 | #75 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1426 of 1,472 | #1389 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,245 | 1,228 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 667 | 596 / 632 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.5 | 93.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 49.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Playford | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.craigmorehs.sa.edu.au | www.murraybridgehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murray Bridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (21.4 vs 18.4).
- •Murray Bridge High School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigmore High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 1,228.
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 Craigmore High School better than Murray Bridge High School?
On the Success Index, Murray Bridge High School ranks higher (21.4 vs 18.4 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 Craigmore High School and Murray Bridge High School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Blakeview and Murray Bridge in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigmore High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray Bridge High School has 13.1.
How do Craigmore High School and Murray Bridge High School rank in SA?
Craigmore High School is 79th of 84 and Murray Bridge High School is 75th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.