Bracken Ridge State High School vs Brighton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Ridge State High School
Bracken Ridge · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 981
Brighton State School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State High School Bracken Ridge QLD | Brighton State School Brighton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 269 | #154 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 1,472 | #1544 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 626 | 438 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 329 | 212 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Brighton 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brackenridgeshs.eq.edu.au | brightonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 43.5).
- •Brighton State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bracken Ridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.7).
- •Bracken Ridge State High School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 438.
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 Bracken Ridge State High School better than Brighton State School?
On the Success Index, Brighton State School ranks higher (64.0 vs 43.5 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 Bracken Ridge State High School and Brighton State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Brighton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bracken Ridge State High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton State School has 15.7.
How do Bracken Ridge State High School and Brighton State School rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State High School is 138th of 269 and Brighton State School is 154th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.