Deception Bay State School
Deception Bay State School is a government primary school in Deception Bay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 882, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Deception Bay QLD 4508. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Deception Bay State School compares
By ICSEA, Deception Bay State School ranks 1,019th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Deception Bay Flexible School, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Deception Bay State School scores 882, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Deception Bay State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Deception Bay
Deception Bay State School is located in Deception Bay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,270/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 19,573.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Deception Bay suburb profileSchools near Deception Bay State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Deception Bay State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deception Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deception Bay | 1.0 km | 923 | 41 higher | 1,374 |
| Christ the King Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Deception Bay | 1.5 km | 989 | 107 higher | 361 |
| Moreton Downs State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 1.6 km | 945 | 63 higher | 586 |
| Deception Bay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 1.7 km | 887 | 5 higher | 362 |
| Bounty Boulevard State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Lakes | 3.5 km | 1011 | 129 higher | 1,134 |
| Mueller CollegeIndependent Combined · Rothwell | 3.9 km | 1078 | 196 higher | 1,867 |
| Grace Lutheran CollegeIndependent Secondary · Rothwell | 4.0 km | 1080 | 198 higher | 1,567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deception Bay State School a government school?
Yes, Deception Bay State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Deception Bay State School offer?
Deception Bay State School offers Prep-6.
What is Deception Bay State School's ICSEA score?
Deception Bay State School has an ICSEA score of 882, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Deception Bay State School?
Deception Bay State School has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Deception Bay State School?
The nearest schools to Deception Bay State School are Deception Bay Flexible School (0.1 km), Deception Bay Flexible School - 45 Grosvenor Terrace Campus (0.1 km), Kairos Community College (0.3 km).
Where is Deception Bay State School located?
Deception Bay State School is located in Deception Bay, QLD 4508. Visit the school website at https://deceptionbayss.eq.edu.au.