Deception Bay State High School vs Ingham State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1181 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
Ingham State High School
Ingham · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD | Ingham State High School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 269 | #186 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1186 of 1,472 | #1113 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,374 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 846 / 528 | 222 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.1 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 23% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au | inghamshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingham State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 29.8).
- •Ingham State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.0).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 422.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
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 Ingham State High School?
On the Success Index, Ingham State High School ranks higher (33.0 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 Ingham State High School?
About 1181 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Ingham 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 Ingham State High School has 9.5.
How do Deception Bay State High School and Ingham State High School rank in QLD?
Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 and Ingham State High School is 186th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.