Murray Bridge High School vs Unity College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 918
Unity College
Murray Bridge · Independent combined · R-12
761 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Murray Bridge High School Murray Bridge SA | Unity College Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 84 | #85 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1389 of 1,472 | #859 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,228 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 596 / 632 | 376 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.7 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 39.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.murraybridgehs.sa.edu.au | www.unitycollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Unity College scores higher on the Success Index (40.2 vs 21.4).
- •Unity College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray Bridge High School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 761.
- •Murray Bridge High School is a government school while Unity College is an independent 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 Murray Bridge High School better than Unity College?
On the Success Index, Unity College ranks higher (40.2 vs 21.4 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 Murray Bridge High School and Unity College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Murray Bridge and Murray Bridge in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murray Bridge High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unity College has 13.1.
How do Murray Bridge High School and Unity College rank in SA?
Murray Bridge High School is 75th of 84 and Unity College is 85th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.