Brighton Primary School
Brighton Primary School is a government primary school in Brighton, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1153, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Brighton VIC 3186. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Brighton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Brighton Primary School ranks 70th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brighton Primary School-Brighton Primary School Deaf Facility, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Brighton Primary School scores 1153, well above average.
School zone
Brighton Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Brighton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brighton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 0.8 km | 1143 | 10 lower | 1,480 |
| Firbank Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 0.8 km | 1152 | 1 lower | 1,046 |
| St Joan of Arc SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton | 1.2 km | 1170 | 17 higher | 402 |
| Brighton Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.3 km | 1146 | 7 lower | 264 |
| Gardenvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton East | 1.4 km | 1164 | 11 higher | 617 |
| St Finbar's SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton East | 1.4 km | 1136 | 17 lower | 331 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton Primary School a government school?
Yes, Brighton Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brighton Primary School offer?
Brighton Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Brighton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Brighton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1153, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brighton Primary School?
Brighton Primary School has 550 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brighton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Brighton Primary School are Brighton Primary School-Brighton Primary School Deaf Facility (0.1 km), Firbank Grammar School - Second Campus (0.6 km), Xavier College - Billilla Annex Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Brighton Primary School located?
Brighton Primary School is located in Brighton, VIC 3186. Visit the school website at http://www.brighton.vic.edu.au.