Brighton State School
Brighton State School is a government primary school in Brighton, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 438 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Brighton QLD 4017. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Brighton State School compares
By ICSEA, Brighton State School ranks 201st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Kieran's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 State School scores 1055, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Brighton State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brighton State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kieran's SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton | 0.4 km | 1090 | 35 higher | 343 |
| Nashville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.5 km | 1058 | 3 higher | 331 |
| Bracken Ridge State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 1.6 km | 981 | 74 lower | 626 |
| St John Fisher CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 2.3 km | 1063 | 8 higher | 714 |
| Sandgate State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandgate | 3.3 km | 1057 | 2 higher | 387 |
| Bracken Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 3.5 km | 968 | 87 lower | 304 |
| Norris Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 3.6 km | 1012 | 43 lower | 588 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bracken Ridge | 3.8 km | 1074 | 19 higher | 707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton State School a government school?
Yes, Brighton State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brighton State School offer?
Brighton State School offers Prep-6.
What is Brighton State School's ICSEA score?
Brighton State School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brighton State School?
Brighton State School has 438 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brighton State School?
The nearest schools to Brighton State School are St Kieran's School (0.4 km), Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Brighton Campus (0.6 km), Nashville State School (1.5 km).
Where is Brighton State School located?
Brighton State School is located in Brighton, QLD 4017. Visit the school website at https://brightonss.eq.edu.au.