Brighton Beach Primary School vs Carnegie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Carnegie Primary School
Carnegie · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Brighton Beach Primary School Brighton VIC | Carnegie Primary School Carnegie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 1,290 | #162 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 4,908 | #311 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 264 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 142 | 271 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Carnegie 3163 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonbeachps.vic.edu.au | www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.5 vs 78.2).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Carnegie Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 264.
- •Carnegie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -29%).
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 Carnegie 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 Beach Primary School and Carnegie Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Carnegie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Beach Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carnegie Primary School has 14.4.
How do Brighton Beach Primary School and Carnegie Primary School rank in VIC?
Brighton Beach Primary School is 157th of 1,290 and Carnegie Primary School is 162nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.