Deception Bay State High School vs Grace Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Grace Lutheran College
Rothwell · Independent high school · 7-12
1,567 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD | Grace Lutheran College Rothwell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 269 | #11 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1186 of 1,472 | #189 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,374 | 1,567 |
| Girls / boys | 846 / 528 | 777 / 790 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 300 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | 193 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.1 | 124.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 125.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Rothwell 4022 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au | www.glc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 29.8).
- •Grace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Grace Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 1,374.
- •Deception Bay State High School is a government school while Grace Lutheran College is an independent 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 Deception Bay State High School better than Grace Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran College ranks higher (73.8 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 Deception Bay State High School and Grace Lutheran College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Rothwell 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 Grace Lutheran College has 12.6.
How do Deception Bay State High School and Grace Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 and Grace Lutheran College is 11th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.