Brighton High School vs JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Brighton · Government high school · 7-11
133 students · ICSEA 921
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 800
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton TAS | JRLF - East Derwent Primary School Bridgewater TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 42 | #120 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1352 of 1,472 | #4655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-11 | K-6 |
| Students | 133 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 64 | 171 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 800 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 45% |
| Suburb | Brighton 7030 | Bridgewater 7030 |
| Council area | Brighton | Brighton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brightonhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | eastderwentprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.2 vs 22.4).
- •Brighton High School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 800), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.9).
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is the larger school with 337 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 Brighton High School better than JRLF - East Derwent 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 Brighton High School and JRLF - East Derwent Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Bridgewater in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton High School has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has 9.9.
How do Brighton High School and JRLF - East Derwent Primary School rank in TAS?
Brighton High School is 33rd of 42 and JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is 120th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.