Brighton High School vs Reece High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 184 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
Reece High School
Devonport · Government high school · 7-11
520 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton TAS | Reece High School Devonport TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 42 | #28 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1352 of 1,472 | #1246 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-11 |
| Students | 133 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 64 | 257 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 18% |
| Suburb | Brighton 7030 | Devonport 7310 |
| Council area | Brighton | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brightonhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | reecehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Reece High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 23.2).
- •Brighton High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.5).
- •Reece High School is the larger school with 520 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 Reece High School?
On the Success Index, Reece High School ranks higher (27.5 vs 23.2 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 High School and Reece High School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Devonport in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton High School has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reece High School has 12.5.
How do Brighton High School and Reece High School rank in TAS?
Brighton High School is 33rd of 42 and Reece High School is 28th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.