SA · Government Secondary
Brighton Secondary School
North Brighton 5048 · 7-12
Brighton Secondary School is a government secondary school in North Brighton, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,737 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Brighton Secondary School compares
By ICSEA, Brighton Secondary School ranks 18th of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Paringa Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Secondary School scores 1071 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Brighton Secondary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About North Brighton
Brighton Secondary School is located in North Brighton, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,772/wk and median rent of $395/wk. Population: 2,665.
View full North Brighton suburb profile →Schools near Brighton Secondary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brighton Secondary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paringa Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Brighton | 0.6 km | 1101 | 30 higher | 515 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · Somerton Park | 0.8 km | 1083 | 12 higher | 2,033 |
| McAuley Community SchoolCatholic Primary · Hove | 0.9 km | 1099 | 28 higher | 451 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.5 km | 1077 | 6 higher | 726 |
| Warradale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warradale | 1.6 km | 1032 | 39 lower | 286 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Warradale | 1.8 km | 1079 | 8 higher | 179 |
| Glenelg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenelg East | 2.1 km | 1078 | 7 higher | 613 |
| St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · Glenelg | 2.2 km | 1140 | 69 higher | 509 |
| Our Lady of Grace SchoolCatholic Primary · Glengowrie | 2.5 km | 1075 | 4 higher | 225 |
| St Mary's Memorial SchoolCatholic Primary · Glenelg | 2.5 km | 1113 | 42 higher | 405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton Secondary School a government school?
Yes, Brighton Secondary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brighton Secondary School offer?
Brighton Secondary School offers 7-12.
What is Brighton Secondary School's ICSEA score?
Brighton Secondary School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brighton Secondary School?
Brighton Secondary School has 1,737 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brighton Secondary School?
The nearest schools to Brighton Secondary School are Paringa Park Primary School (0.6 km), Sacred Heart College (0.8 km), McAuley Community School (0.9 km).
Where is Brighton Secondary School located?
Brighton Secondary School is located in North Brighton, SA 5048. Visit the school website at http://www.brightonss.sa.edu.au.