Brighton Beach Primary School vs Hampton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Hampton Primary School
Hampton · Government primary · Prep-6
628 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Brighton Beach Primary School Brighton VIC | Hampton Primary School Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 1,290 | #152 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 4,908 | #276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 264 | 628 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 142 | 283 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonbeachps.vic.edu.au | www.hamptonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.5 vs 78.7).
- •Hampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1146), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
- •Hampton Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 264.
- •Hampton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Hampton 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 Hampton Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Beach Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hampton Primary School has 15.5.
How do Brighton Beach Primary School and Hampton Primary School rank in VIC?
Brighton Beach Primary School is 157th of 1,290 and Hampton Primary School is 152nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.