Murray Bridge South Primary School
Murray Bridge South Primary School is a government primary school in Murray Bridge, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 878, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Murray Bridge SA 5253. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Murray Bridge South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Murray Bridge South Primary School ranks 418th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Murray Bridge High School, a government secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Murray Bridge South Primary School scores 878, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Murray Bridge South Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge South Primary School is located in Murray Bridge, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,005/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 15,043.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Murray Bridge suburb profileSchools near Murray Bridge South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Murray Bridge South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Bridge High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Murray Bridge | 0.4 km | 918 | 40 higher | 1,228 |
| Unity CollegeIndependent Combined · Murray Bridge | 1.8 km | 1004 | 126 higher | 761 |
| Murray Bridge North SchoolGovernment Primary · Murray Bridge | 2.0 km | 924 | 46 higher | 486 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Combined · Murray Bridge | 2.0 km | 955 | 77 higher | 428 |
| Tyndale Christian School Murray BridgeIndependent Combined · Murray Bridge | 2.4 km | 940 | 62 higher | 263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murray Bridge South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Murray Bridge South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Murray Bridge South Primary School offer?
Murray Bridge South Primary School offers R-6.
What is Murray Bridge South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Murray Bridge South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 878, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Murray Bridge South Primary School?
Murray Bridge South Primary School has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Murray Bridge South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Murray Bridge South Primary School are Murray Bridge High School (0.4 km), Fraser Park Primary School (0.9 km), Unity College (1.8 km).
Where is Murray Bridge South Primary School located?
Murray Bridge South Primary School is located in Murray Bridge, SA 5253. Visit the school website at http://www.mbsouthps.sa.edu.au.