Brighton High School
1 Elderslie Rd, Brighton,, Brighton TAS 7030
Brighton High School is a government secondary school in Brighton, TAS for Years 7–11 with about 133 students. Its ICSEA is 921, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Publicly available information describes Brighton High School as a new $74 million government secondary school north of Hobart, opened in 2025 for Years 7 and 11 and expanding year by year toward full Year 7-12 operation. Its own materials emphasise hands-on, real-world learning built on community, deep learning and high expectations, with modern facilities including a hall, performing arts space, gymnasium, commercial kitchen and outdoor learning areas, plus a laptop program and focus on Aboriginal perspectives in the curriculum.
Often praised
- brand-new purpose-built facilities
- strong community/family partnership focus
- hands-on, real-world learning approach
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrlf - Senior Campus, Bridgewater Inc. Southern Central Ttc | Bridgewater | Public high school | 3.9 km | — | — |
| St Virgil's College | Austins Ferry | Catholic k–12 / combined | 7.9 km | 1,024 | 792 |
| Claremont College | Claremont | Public high school | 10.2 km | 907 | 483 |
| OneSchool Global - Hobart Campus | Claremont | Independent k–12 / combined | 10.5 km | 970 | 92 |
| Montrose Bay High School | Rosetta | Public high school | 13.1 km | 903 | 611 |
| Guilford Young College | Glenorchy | Catholic high school | 14.7 km | 1,020 | 839 |
| Campania District School | Campania | Public k–12 / combined | 14.9 km | 900 | 203 |
| Cosgrove High School | Glenorchy | Public high school | 15.0 km | 867 | 270 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece High School | Devonport | Public high school · 7-11 | 515 | 921 |
| Wynyard High School | Wynyard | Public high school · 7-12 | 270 | 922 |
| Ulverstone High School | Ulverstone | Public high school · 7-12 | 504 | 915 |
| Deloraine High School | Deloraine | Public high school · 7-12 | 283 | 932 |
| Scottsdale High School | Scottsdale | Public high school · 7-12 | 324 | 908 |
| Claremont College | Claremont | Public high school · 11-12 | 483 | 907 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.