Brighton Primary School vs Gardenvale 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 Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1153
Gardenvale Primary School
Brighton East · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Brighton Primary School Brighton VIC | Gardenvale Primary School Brighton East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 1,290 | #212 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #175 of 4,908 | #425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 550 | 617 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 285 | 315 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 26% |
| 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.gardenvaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 76.6).
- •Gardenvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.2).
- •Gardenvale Primary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 550.
- •Gardenvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
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 Gardenvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.6 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 Gardenvale Primary School?
About 1.4 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 Gardenvale Primary School has 17.2.
How do Brighton Primary School and Gardenvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Brighton Primary School is 102nd of 1,290 and Gardenvale Primary School is 212th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.