Bremer State High School vs Deebing Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bremer State High School
Ipswich · Government high school · 7-12
2,020 students · ICSEA 938
Deebing Heights State School
Deebing Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
710 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Bremer State High School Ipswich QLD | Deebing Heights State School Deebing Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 269 | #188 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1392 of 1,472 | #1772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,020 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 1,010 / 1,010 | 356 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | – | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 437 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.3 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Deebing Heights 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bremershs.eq.edu.au | deebingheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deebing Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 21.3).
- •Deebing Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bremer State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Bremer State High School is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 710.
- •Deebing Heights State School has grown faster over five years (69% vs -2%).
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 Bremer State High School better than Deebing Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Deebing Heights State School ranks higher (61.7 vs 21.3 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 Bremer State High School and Deebing Heights State School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Deebing Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bremer State High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deebing Heights State School has 16.1.
How do Bremer State High School and Deebing Heights State School rank in QLD?
Bremer State High School is 249th of 269 and Deebing Heights State School is 188th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.