Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge vs Unity College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge · Independent combined · R-12
263 students · ICSEA 940
Unity College
Murray Bridge · Independent combined · R-12
761 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge Murray Bridge SA | Unity College Murray Bridge SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 145 | #85 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #910 of 1,259 | #859 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 263 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 123 | 376 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 39.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Murray Bridge 5253 | Murray Bridge 5253 |
| Council area | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mb.tyndale.sa.edu.au/ | www.unitycollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Unity College scores higher on the Success Index (40.2 vs 37.5).
- •Unity College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Unity College is the larger school with 761 students compared with 263.
- •Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has grown faster over five years (23% vs 16%).
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 Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge better than Unity College?
On the Success Index, Unity College ranks higher (40.2 vs 37.5 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 Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge and Unity College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Murray Bridge and Murray Bridge in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unity College has 13.1.
How do Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge and Unity College rank in SA?
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge is 95th of 145 and Unity College is 85th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.