Bagdad Primary School vs Brighton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 8.7 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 Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · K-6
507 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Bagdad Primary School Bagdad TAS | Brighton Primary School Brighton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 132 | #121 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4682 of 4,908 | #4671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 89 | 238 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bagdad 7030 | Brighton 7030 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Brighton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bagdadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.brighton.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 22.1).
- •Brighton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Primary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 169.
- •Bagdad Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -10%).
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 Primary 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 Bagdad Primary School and Brighton Primary School?
About 8.7 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 Primary School has 12.9.
How do Bagdad Primary School and Brighton Primary School rank in TAS?
Bagdad Primary School is 122nd of 132 and Brighton Primary School is 121st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.