Brighton Beach Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
St Mary's School
Hampton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
194 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Brighton Beach Primary School Brighton VIC | St Mary's School Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 1,290 | #164 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 4,908 | #315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 264 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 142 | 102 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 21% |
| 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.smhampton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.5 vs 78.2).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 194.
- •Brighton Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -38%).
- •Brighton Beach Primary School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 St Mary's 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 St Mary's School?
About 1.3 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 St Mary's School has 11.3.
How do Brighton Beach Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Brighton Beach Primary School is 157th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 164th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.