Mercedes College vs Urrbrae Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mercedes College
Springfield · Catholic combined · R-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 1133
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Mercedes College Springfield SA | Urrbrae Agricultural High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 145 | #21 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #318 of 1,259 | #417 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,111 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 510 / 601 | 611 / 491 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 155 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.9 | 79.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Springfield 5062 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au | www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mercedes College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 64.3).
- •Mercedes College has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercedes College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Mercedes College is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 1,102.
- •Urrbrae Agricultural High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -8%).
- •Mercedes College is a catholic school while Urrbrae Agricultural High School is a government 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 Mercedes College better than Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
On the Success Index, Mercedes College ranks higher (67.4 vs 64.3 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 Mercedes College and Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Netherby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercedes College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Urrbrae Agricultural High School has 13.7.
How do Mercedes College and Urrbrae Agricultural High School rank in SA?
Mercedes College is 18th of 145 and Urrbrae Agricultural High School is 21st of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.