Murray Bridge North School vs Port Augusta West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 325 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Bridge North School
Murray Bridge · Government primary · U, R-6
486 students · ICSEA 924
Port Augusta West Primary School
Port Augusta West · Government primary · U, R-6
150 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Murray Bridge North School Murray Bridge SA | Port Augusta West Primary School Port Augusta West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 348 | #312 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3848 of 4,908 | #4387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 486 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 230 | 69 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 27% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Port Augusta West 5700 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mbnorthps.sa.edu.au/ | www.pawps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murray Bridge North School scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 26.6).
- •Murray Bridge North School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Murray Bridge North School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 150.
- •Murray Bridge North School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -39%).
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 North School better than Port Augusta West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Murray Bridge North School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.6 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 North School and Port Augusta West Primary School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Murray Bridge and Port Augusta West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murray Bridge North School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Augusta West Primary School has 13.4.
How do Murray Bridge North School and Port Augusta West Primary School rank in SA?
Murray Bridge North School is 268th of 348 and Port Augusta West Primary School is 312th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.