Brighton-Le-Sands Public School vs Cairnsfoot School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 917 m 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
Cairnsfoot School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government special · U
99 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | Cairnsfoot School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1535 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 433 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 225 | 23 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightonle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cairnsfoot-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairnsfoot School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 14.4).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 99.
- •Cairnsfoot School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Cairnsfoot 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 Cairnsfoot School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Brighton-Le-Sands 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 Cairnsfoot School has 4.2.
How do Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Cairnsfoot School rank in NSW?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is 510th of 1,619 and Cairnsfoot School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.