Murray Bridge Special School
North Terrace, Murray Bridge SA 5253
Murray Bridge Special School is a government special school in Murray Bridge, SA from Reception to Year 6 with about 20 students. Its ICSEA is 914, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information indicates Murray Bridge Special School is a South Australian government special school catering to students from Reception to Year 6 with complex and multifaceted disabilities. It develops individual learning and care plans for each student, integrating academic, social, and emotional support alongside personal care. Located on North Terrace next to Murray Bridge North Primary School, it draws students from a wide regional catchment including Tailem Bend, Mannum, and Callington, and is described as fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment for families.
Often praised
- individualised learning and care plans
- nurturing, inclusive environment
- wide regional community reach
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School | Murray Bridge | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.5 km | 955 | 428 |
| Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 940 | 263 |
| Unity College | Murray Bridge | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,004 | 761 |
| Mannum Community College | Mannum | Public k–12 / combined | 22.8 km | 936 | 398 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in SA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Special School | Berri | Public special · R-12 | 66 | 920 |
| Port Lincoln Special School | Port Lincoln | Public special · R-12 | 20 | 900 |
| Whyalla Special Education Centre | Whyalla Norrie | Public special · R-12 | 63 | 890 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.