Brighton Secondary College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Secondary College
Brighton East · Government high school · 7-12
873 students · ICSEA 1106
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Bentleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
732 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Brighton Secondary College Brighton East VIC | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 348 | #76 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #225 of 1,472 | #182 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 873 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 506 | 732 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6% | 6.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton East 3187 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au | www.olsh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 72.4).
- •Brighton Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •Brighton Secondary College is the larger school with 873 students compared with 732.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -28%).
- •Brighton Secondary College is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College 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 Secondary College better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College ranks higher (74.3 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 Secondary College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brighton East and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Secondary College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 11.4.
How do Brighton Secondary College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Brighton Secondary College is 89th of 348 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 76th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.