Brighton Beach Primary School vs Brighton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Beach Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
264 students · ICSEA 1146
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,480 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Brighton Beach Primary School Brighton VIC | Brighton Grammar School Brighton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 1,290 | #42 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 4,908 | #101 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 264 | 1,480 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 142 | 0 / 1,480 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 18.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 163.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 93.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Brighton 3186 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonbeachps.vic.edu.au | www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 78.5).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.8).
- •Brighton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 264.
- •Brighton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -29%).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School is a government school while Brighton Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Beach Primary School better than Brighton Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Grammar School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.5 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 Beach Primary School and Brighton Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Beach Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Grammar School has 9.1.
How do Brighton Beach Primary School and Brighton Grammar School rank in VIC?
Brighton Beach Primary School is 157th of 1,290 and Brighton Grammar School is 42nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.