Brighton-Le-Sands Public School vs St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 506 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
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands · Catholic primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands Brighton-Le-Sands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 1,619 | #389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1535 of 4,908 | #1216 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 225 | 104 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 78% |
| 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 | stmbrighton.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 64.1).
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.2).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 198.
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -29%).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is a government school while St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands ranks higher (67.9 vs 64.1 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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands?
About 506 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 St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands has 17.2.
How do Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands rank in NSW?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is 510th of 1,619 and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands is 389th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.