Brighton Primary School vs Brighton Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · U, R-6
726 students · ICSEA 1077
Brighton Secondary School
North Brighton · Government high school · 7-12
1,737 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Brighton Primary School Brighton SA | Brighton Secondary School North Brighton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 348 | #20 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1170 of 4,908 | #402 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 726 | 1,737 |
| Girls / boys | 377 / 349 | 868 / 869 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 308 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 257 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Brighton 5048 | North Brighton 5048 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonps.sa.edu.au | www.brightonss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 65.0).
- •Brighton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Secondary School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 726.
- •Brighton Secondary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
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 Primary School better than Brighton Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 65.0 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 Primary School and Brighton Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and North Brighton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Secondary School has 15.5.
How do Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary School rank in SA?
Brighton Primary School is 73rd of 348 and Brighton Secondary School is 20th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.