Bundaberg South State School vs Deception Bay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 266 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg South State School
Bundaberg South · Government primary · Prep-6
168 students · ICSEA 882
Deception Bay State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Bundaberg South State School Bundaberg South QLD | Deception Bay State School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #755 of 804 | #757 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4779 of 4,908 | #4786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 168 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 85 | 131 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 882 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 33% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg South 4670 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bundabergsouthss.eq.edu.au | deceptionbayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.9 vs 19.8).
- •Deception Bay State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •Deception Bay State School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 168.
- •Bundaberg South State School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Bundaberg South State School better than Deception Bay State 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 Bundaberg South State School and Deception Bay State School?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg South and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg South State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State School has 12.9.
How do Bundaberg South State School and Deception Bay State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg South State School is 755th of 804 and Deception Bay State School is 757th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.