Brighton Grammar School vs St Leonard's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,480 students · ICSEA 1143
St Leonard's College
Brighton East · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,597 students · ICSEA 1184
| Measure | Brighton Grammar School Brighton VIC | St Leonard's College Brighton East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 239 | #15 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #101 of 1,259 | #25 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,480 | 1,597 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,480 | 775 / 822 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1184 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 163.4 | 181.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 93.3 | 119.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Brighton East 3187 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au | www.stleonards.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's College scores higher on the Success Index (87.1 vs 80.5).
- •St Leonard's College has the higher ICSEA (1184 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Leonard's College is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 1,480.
- •Brighton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 3%).
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 Grammar School better than St Leonard's College?
On the Success Index, St Leonard's College ranks higher (87.1 vs 80.5 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 Grammar School and St Leonard's College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Grammar School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonard's College has 8.8.
How do Brighton Grammar School and St Leonard's College rank in VIC?
Brighton Grammar School is 42nd of 239 and St Leonard's College is 15th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.