Brighton Secondary School vs Urrbrae Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Secondary School
North Brighton · Government high school · 7-12
1,737 students · ICSEA 1071
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Brighton Secondary School North Brighton SA | Urrbrae Agricultural High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 84 | #21 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #402 of 1,472 | #417 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,737 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 868 / 869 | 611 / 491 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 308 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 257 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 79.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | North Brighton 5048 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonss.sa.edu.au | www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.0 vs 64.3).
- •Urrbrae Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Urrbrae Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Brighton Secondary School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 1,102.
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 Secondary School better than Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton Secondary School and Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between North Brighton and Netherby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Secondary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Urrbrae Agricultural High School has 13.7.
How do Brighton Secondary School and Urrbrae Agricultural High School rank in SA?
Brighton Secondary School is 20th of 84 and Urrbrae Agricultural High School is 21st of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.