Brighton State School vs St Kieran's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 388 m 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 Kieran's School
Brighton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Brighton State School Brighton QLD | St Kieran's School Brighton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 804 | #121 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1544 of 4,908 | #1209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 438 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 226 | 166 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 4017 | Brighton 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightonss.eq.edu.au | www.stkieranbrighton.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kieran's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 64.0).
- •St Kieran's School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton State School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Brighton State School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 343.
- •St Kieran's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 0%).
- •Brighton State School is a government school while St Kieran's School 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 Kieran's School?
On the Success Index, St Kieran's School ranks higher (68.0 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 Kieran's School?
About 388 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kieran's School has 17.0.
How do Brighton State School and St Kieran's School rank in QLD?
Brighton State School is 154th of 804 and St Kieran's School is 121st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.