Bagdad Primary School vs Brighton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 9.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bagdad Primary School
Bagdad · Government primary · K-6
169 students · ICSEA 884
Brighton High School
Brighton · Government high school · 7-11
133 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Bagdad Primary School Bagdad TAS | Brighton High School Brighton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 132 | #33 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #4682 of 4,908 | #1352 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 169 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 89 | 69 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 25% |
| Suburb | Bagdad 7030 | Brighton 7030 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Brighton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bagdadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | brightonhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 22.0).
- •Brighton High School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.9).
- •Bagdad Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 133.
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 Bagdad Primary School better than Brighton High School?
On the Success Index, Brighton High School ranks higher (23.2 vs 22.0 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 Bagdad Primary School and Brighton High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bagdad and Brighton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bagdad Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton High School has 6.8.
How do Bagdad Primary School and Brighton High School rank in TAS?
Bagdad Primary School is 122nd of 132 and Brighton High School is 33rd of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.