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Schools in Brighton

There are 8 schools in Brighton: 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Brighton are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Brighton

Private schools in and near Bayside, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Brighton

At a glance

Schools in Brighton in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,555 students enrolled, 694 per school on average; the largest is Brighton Grammar School with 1,480.
  • 5 of the 8 schools (63%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Brighton

  1. Brighton Grammar School 1,480 students
  2. Star of the Sea College 1,204 students
  3. Firbank Grammar School 1,046 students
  4. Brighton Primary School 550 students
  5. Elsternwick Primary School 463 students
Questions

Schools in Brighton: common questions

How many schools are there in Brighton VIC?
There are 8 schools in Brighton VIC, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Brighton VIC?
5 Catholic and independent schools, 63% of all schools in Brighton VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Brighton VIC?
Brighton Grammar School, with 1,480 students. Next are Star of the Sea College (1,204), Firbank Grammar School (1,046) and Brighton Primary School (550).
Are there single-sex schools in Brighton VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school. The other 6 schools are co-educational.