Deebing Heights State School vs Peak Crossing State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deebing Heights State School
Deebing Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
710 students · ICSEA 1035
Peak Crossing State School
Peak Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Deebing Heights State School Deebing Heights QLD | Peak Crossing State School Peak Crossing QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 804 | #523 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1772 of 4,908 | #3704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 710 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 354 | 75 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 116 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Deebing Heights 4306 | Peak Crossing 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | deebingheightsss.eq.edu.au | peakcrossingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deebing Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 36.0).
- •Deebing Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deebing Heights State School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 174.
- •Deebing Heights State School has grown faster over five years (69% vs -16%).
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 Deebing Heights State School better than Peak Crossing State School?
On the Success Index, Deebing Heights State School ranks higher (61.7 vs 36.0 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 Deebing Heights State School and Peak Crossing State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Deebing Heights and Peak Crossing in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deebing Heights State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peak Crossing State School has 15.7.
How do Deebing Heights State School and Peak Crossing State School rank in QLD?
Deebing Heights State School is 188th of 804 and Peak Crossing State School is 523rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.