St Joseph's School vs Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Murray Bridge · Catholic combined · R-9
428 students · ICSEA 955
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge · Independent combined · R-12
263 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | St Joseph's School Murray Bridge SA | Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 145 | #95 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1184 of 1,259 | #910 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-9 | R-12 |
| Students | 428 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 222 | 140 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjomb.catholic.edu.au | mb.tyndale.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 24.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 263.
- •Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has grown faster over five years (23% vs -4%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge 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 St Joseph's School better than Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge?
On the Success Index, Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge ranks higher (37.5 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 St Joseph's School and Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge?
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?
St Joseph's School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has 10.7.
How do St Joseph's School and Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 139th of 145 and Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge is 95th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.