SA · Government Primary
Brighton Primary School
Brighton 5048 · U, R-6
Brighton Primary School is a government primary school in Brighton, SA offering U, R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 726 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
How Brighton Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Brighton Primary School ranks 88th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is McAuley Community School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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 Context
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 1077 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Brighton Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brighton Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAuley Community SchoolCatholic Primary · Hove | 0.8 km | 1099 | 22 higher | 451 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Warradale | 1.3 km | 1079 | 2 higher | 179 |
| Paringa Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Brighton | 1.5 km | 1101 | 24 higher | 515 |
| Brighton Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Brighton | 1.5 km | 1071 | 6 lower | 1,737 |
| Warradale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warradale | 1.7 km | 1032 | 45 lower | 286 |
| Stella Maris Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Seacombe Gardens | 2.1 km | 1086 | 9 higher | 429 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · Somerton Park | 2.2 km | 1083 | 6 higher | 2,033 |
| Darlington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seacombe Gardens | 2.3 km | 964 | 113 lower | 184 |
| Seacliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seacliff | 2.4 km | 1094 | 17 higher | 356 |
| Seaview High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Seacombe Heights | 2.5 km | 1038 | 39 lower | 1,377 |
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 U, R-6.
What is Brighton Primary School's ICSEA score?
Brighton Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brighton Primary School?
Brighton Primary School has 726 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brighton Primary School?
The nearest schools to Brighton Primary School are McAuley Community School (0.8 km), Christ the King School (1.3 km), Paringa Park Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Brighton Primary School located?
Brighton Primary School is located in Brighton, SA 5048. Visit the school website at http://www.brightonps.sa.edu.au.