Brighton High School is a co-educational government secondary in Brighton, Tasmania, with a strong commitment to outdoor and on-country learning.
Brighton High School is a co-educational government secondary in Brighton, Tasmania, with a strong commitment to outdoor and on-country learning. Teaching is inquiry-led and experiential, weaving outdoor education and land-based knowledge into the curriculum. The school fosters a tight-knit community where students engage directly with their environment, developing independence and connection to place. Suits families valuing hands-on learning and connection to Tasmania's landscape.
Brighton High School is also known as Brighton HS and BHS Brighton.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Brighton High School, Year 7 students averaged 466 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Brighton High School is a very small government secondary school with approximately 133 students. It offers education for years 7-11. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Brighton High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Brighton High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Brighton High School is located in Brighton, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 921 (15th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.