Beachmere State School vs Deception Bay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beachmere State School
Beachmere · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 963
Deception Bay State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Beachmere State School Beachmere QLD | Deception Bay State School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 804 | #757 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3062 of 4,908 | #4786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 334 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 172 | 131 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 33% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beachmeress.eq.edu.au | deceptionbayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beachmere State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 19.8).
- •Beachmere State School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beachmere State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 292.
- •Beachmere State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -10%).
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 Beachmere State School better than Deception Bay State School?
On the Success Index, Beachmere State School ranks higher (45.2 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beachmere State School and Deception Bay State School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beachmere State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State School has 12.9.
How do Beachmere State School and Deception Bay State School rank in QLD?
Beachmere State School is 403rd of 804 and Deception Bay State School is 757th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.