Brighton Secondary College
Brighton Secondary College is a government secondary school in Brighton East, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1106, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 873 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 41% of students have a language background other than English.
Brighton East VIC 3187. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Brighton Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Brighton Secondary College ranks 44th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Finbar's School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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 Secondary College scores 1106, above average.
School zone
Brighton Secondary College'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.
About Brighton East
Brighton Secondary College is located in Brighton East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,544/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 16,757.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brighton East suburb profileSchools near Brighton Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brighton Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finbar's SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton East | 0.5 km | 1136 | 30 higher | 331 |
| Bentleigh West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bentleigh | 0.7 km | 1146 | 40 higher | 788 |
| St Leonard's CollegeIndependent Combined · Brighton East | 1.4 km | 1184 | 78 higher | 1,597 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.8 km | 1153 | 47 higher | 550 |
| Gardenvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton East | 1.8 km | 1164 | 58 higher | 617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Brighton Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brighton Secondary College offer?
Brighton Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Brighton Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Brighton Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1106, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brighton Secondary College?
Brighton Secondary College has 873 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brighton Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Brighton Secondary College are St Finbar's School (0.5 km), Bentleigh West Primary School (0.7 km), Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Brighton Secondary College located?
Brighton Secondary College is located in Brighton East, VIC 3187. Visit the school website at http://www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au.