Arethusa College vs The Younity School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 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
The Younity School
Burpengary · Independent high school · 7-9
55 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Arethusa College Deception Bay QLD | The Younity School Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 1,733 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 807 / 926 | 32 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +260% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 152.1 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 257.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 20% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arethusa.qld.edu.au/ | www.younityschools.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Arethusa College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Younity School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •Arethusa College is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 55.
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 The Younity 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 The Younity School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arethusa College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Younity School has 10.0.
How do Arethusa College and The Younity School rank in QLD?
Arethusa College is unranked and The Younity School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.