Murray Bridge North School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 412 m 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
St Joseph's School
Murray Bridge · Catholic combined · R-9
428 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Murray Bridge North School Murray Bridge SA | St Joseph's School Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 348 | #139 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3848 of 4,908 | #1184 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-9 |
| Students | 486 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 230 | 206 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 9% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mbnorthps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stjomb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murray Bridge North School scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 24.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray Bridge North School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Murray Bridge North School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 428.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
- •Murray Bridge North School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 North School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Murray Bridge North School ranks higher (33.9 vs 24.9 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 St Joseph's School?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Murray Bridge and Murray Bridge 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 St Joseph's School has 12.4.
How do Murray Bridge North School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Murray Bridge North School is 268th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 139th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.