Burnett State College vs Deception Bay State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 225 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnett State College
Gayndah · Government high school · 7-12
158 students · ICSEA 923
Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,374 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Burnett State College Gayndah QLD | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 269 | #198 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1283 of 1,472 | #1186 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 158 | 1,374 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 85 | 846 / 528 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 211 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 93.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 51.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 15% |
| Suburb | Gayndah 4625 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burnettsc.eq.edu.au | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deception Bay State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 25.8).
- •Burnett State College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.0).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 158.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -33%).
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 Burnett State College better than Deception Bay State High School?
On the Success Index, Deception Bay State High School ranks higher (29.8 vs 25.8 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 Burnett State College and Deception Bay State High School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Gayndah and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett State College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State High School has 12.0.
How do Burnett State College and Deception Bay State High School rank in QLD?
Burnett State College is 226th of 269 and Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.