Brighton State School vs St John Fisher College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton State School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 1055
St John Fisher College
Bracken Ridge · Catholic high school · 7-12
714 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Brighton State School Brighton QLD | St John Fisher College Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 804 | #16 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1544 of 4,908 | #228 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 438 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 226 | 714 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 59.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Brighton 4017 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightonss.eq.edu.au | www.sjfc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher College scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 64.0).
- •St John Fisher College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Fisher College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •St John Fisher College is the larger school with 714 students compared with 438.
- •St John Fisher College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 0%).
- •Brighton State School is a government school while St John Fisher College 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 State School better than St John Fisher College?
On the Success Index, St John Fisher College ranks higher (72.4 vs 64.0 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 State School and St John Fisher College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Fisher College has 12.1.
How do Brighton State School and St John Fisher College rank in QLD?
Brighton State School is 154th of 804 and St John Fisher College is 16th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.