Bridgewater Primary School vs Brighton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · R-6
197 students · ICSEA 1076
Brighton Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · U, R-6
726 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater SA | Brighton Primary School Brighton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 348 | #73 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1733 of 4,908 | #1170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 197 | 726 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 112 | 377 / 349 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater 5155 | Brighton 5048 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bridgeps.sa.edu.au | www.brightonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 62.1).
- •Brighton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Brighton Primary School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 197.
- •Brighton Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Brighton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 62.1 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Brighton Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Brighton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgewater Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Primary School has 15.8.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Brighton Primary School rank in SA?
Bridgewater Primary School is 121st of 348 and Brighton Primary School is 73rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.