Birali Steiner School vs Deception Bay North State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
Deception Bay North State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
362 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD | Deception Bay North State School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 275 | #684 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,259 | #4493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 157 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 61 | 170 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +101% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 29% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ | deceptionbaynorthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birali Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 25.0).
- •Birali Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay North State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Deception Bay North State School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs -3%).
- •Birali Steiner School is a independent school while Deception Bay North State School is a government 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 Birali Steiner School better than Deception Bay North State School?
On the Success Index, Birali Steiner School ranks higher (46.1 vs 25.0 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 Birali Steiner School and Deception Bay North State School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birali Steiner School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay North State School has 11.3.
How do Birali Steiner School and Deception Bay North State School rank in QLD?
Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 and Deception Bay North State School is 684th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.