Christ the King Catholic Primary School vs Deception Bay State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Deception Bay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 989
Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,374 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Deception Bay QLD | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #360 of 804 | #198 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2858 of 4,908 | #1186 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,374 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 181 | 846 / 528 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 211 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 93.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 51.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 15% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christthekingdbay.qld.edu.au | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 29.8).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 361.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Deception Bay State High 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School better than Deception Bay State High School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 29.8 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School and Deception Bay State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State High School has 12.0.
How do Christ the King Catholic Primary School and Deception Bay State High School rank in QLD?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School is 360th of 804 and Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.