Brighton Primary School vs Brighton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1153
Brighton Secondary College
Brighton East · Government high school · 7-12
873 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Brighton Primary School Brighton VIC | Brighton Secondary College Brighton East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 1,290 | #89 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #175 of 4,908 | #225 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 550 | 873 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 285 | 367 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Brighton East 3187 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brighton.vic.edu.au | www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 72.4).
- •Brighton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.7).
- •Brighton Secondary College is the larger school with 873 students compared with 550.
- •Brighton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -28%).
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 Primary School better than Brighton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Brighton Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 72.4 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 Primary School and Brighton Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Secondary College has 10.7.
How do Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary College rank in VIC?
Brighton Primary School is 102nd of 1,290 and Brighton Secondary College is 89th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.