Arethusa College vs Christ the King Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arethusa College
Deception Bay · Independent special · 7-12
1,733 students · ICSEA 938
Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Deception Bay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Arethusa College Deception Bay QLD | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #360 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2858 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,733 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 807 / 926 | 180 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +260% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 152.1 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 257.6 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 14% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arethusa.qld.edu.au/ | www.christthekingdbay.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arethusa College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Arethusa College is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 361.
- •Arethusa College has grown faster over five years (260% vs 7%).
- •Arethusa College is a independent school while Christ the King Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arethusa College better than Christ the King Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arethusa College and Christ the King Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arethusa College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christ the King Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do Arethusa College and Christ the King Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Arethusa College is unranked and Christ the King Catholic Primary School is 360th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.