Blackwood High School vs Brighton Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood High School
Eden Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1059
Brighton Secondary School
North Brighton · Government high school · 7-12
1,737 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Blackwood High School Eden Hills SA | Brighton Secondary School North Brighton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 84 | #20 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #526 of 1,472 | #402 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 1,737 |
| Girls / boys | 553 / 658 | 868 / 869 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 308 |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | 257 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eden Hills 5050 | North Brighton 5048 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhs.sa.edu.au | www.brightonss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 59.5).
- •Brighton Secondary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Brighton Secondary School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 1,211.
- •Blackwood High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 8%).
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 Blackwood High School better than Brighton Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Secondary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 59.5 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 Blackwood High School and Brighton Secondary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Eden Hills and North Brighton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwood High School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Secondary School has 15.5.
How do Blackwood High School and Brighton Secondary School rank in SA?
Blackwood High School is 25th of 84 and Brighton Secondary School is 20th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.