Deception Bay State High School vs Moreton Downs State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Moreton Downs State School
Deception Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
586 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD | Moreton Downs State School Deception Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 269 | #606 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1186 of 1,472 | #4133 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,374 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 846 / 528 | 270 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.1 | 43.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Deception Bay 4508 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au | moretondownsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.8 vs 29.9).
- •Moreton Downs State School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Deception Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 586.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -8%).
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 Moreton Downs State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deception Bay State High School and Moreton Downs State School?
About 1.4 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 Moreton Downs State School has 13.4.
How do Deception Bay State High School and Moreton Downs State School rank in QLD?
Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 and Moreton Downs State School is 606th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.