Brighton Secondary School vs Warradale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 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
Warradale Primary School
Warradale · Government primary · R-6
286 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Brighton Secondary School North Brighton SA | Warradale Primary School Warradale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 84 | #165 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #402 of 1,472 | #2490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,737 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 868 / 869 | 150 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 308 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 257 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | North Brighton 5048 | Warradale 5046 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonss.sa.edu.au | warradaleps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 53.0).
- •Brighton Secondary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warradale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Brighton Secondary School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 286.
- •Brighton Secondary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -24%).
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 Warradale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Secondary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 53.0 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 Secondary School and Warradale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Brighton and Warradale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Secondary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warradale Primary School has 14.7.
How do Brighton Secondary School and Warradale Primary School rank in SA?
Brighton Secondary School is 20th of 84 and Warradale Primary School is 165th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.