Deception Bay North State School vs Deception Bay State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deception Bay North State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
362 students · ICSEA 887
Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,374 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Deception Bay North State School Deception Bay QLD | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 804 | #198 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4493 of 4,908 | #1186 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,374 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 192 | 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 | -3% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 93.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 51.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 15% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deceptionbaynorthss.eq.edu.au | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deception Bay State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 25.0).
- •Deception Bay State High School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay North State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 362.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -3%).
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 Deception Bay North State School better than Deception Bay State High School?
On the Success Index, Deception Bay State High School ranks higher (29.8 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 Deception Bay North State School and Deception Bay State High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deception Bay North State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State High School has 12.0.
How do Deception Bay North State School and Deception Bay State High School rank in QLD?
Deception Bay North State School is 684th of 804 and Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.