Deception Bay State High School vs Mueller College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Mueller College
Rothwell · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,867 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Deception Bay State High School Deception Bay QLD | Mueller College Rothwell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 269 | #91 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1186 of 1,472 | #491 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,374 | 1,867 |
| Girls / boys | 846 / 528 | 977 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | – | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.1 | 142.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 83.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Rothwell 4022 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au | www.mueller.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mueller College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 29.8).
- •Mueller College has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deception Bay State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Mueller College is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 1,374.
- •Deception Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
- •Deception Bay State High School is a government school while Mueller 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 Mueller College?
On the Success Index, Mueller College ranks higher (58.3 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 Mueller 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 Mueller College has 13.1.
How do Deception Bay State High School and Mueller College rank in QLD?
Deception Bay State High School is 198th of 269 and Mueller College is 91st of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.