Deception Bay State High School vs Deception Bay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,374 students · ICSEA 923
Deception Bay State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD | Deception Bay State School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 269 | #757 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1186 of 1,472 | #4786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,374 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 846 / 528 | 131 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.1 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 33% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au | deceptionbayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deception Bay State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 19.8).
- •Deception Bay State High School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 292.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% 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 Deception Bay State High School better than Deception Bay State School?
On the Success Index, Deception Bay State High School ranks higher (29.8 vs 19.8 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 Deception Bay State High School and Deception Bay State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Deception Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deception Bay State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deception Bay State School has 12.9.
How do Deception Bay State High School and Deception Bay State School rank in QLD?
Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 and Deception Bay State School is 757th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.