Brighton-Le-Sands Public School vs Brooklyn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 46 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1064
Brooklyn Public School
Brooklyn · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | Brooklyn Public School Brooklyn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1535 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 225 | 34 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Brooklyn 2083 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | brightonle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | brooklyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.1 vs 64.3).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 79.
- •Brooklyn Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -29%).
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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School better than Brooklyn Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Brooklyn Public School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Brooklyn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brooklyn Public School has 15.5.
How do Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Brooklyn Public School rank in NSW?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is 510th of 1,619 and Brooklyn Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.