Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay State High School is a government secondary school in Deception Bay, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 923, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Deception Bay State High School ranks 255th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kairos Community College, an independent secondary school 0.9 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 High School scores 923, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Deception Bay State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Deception Bay
Deception Bay State High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Deception Bay State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deception Bay State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 1.0 km | 882 | 41 lower | 292 |
| Moreton Downs State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 1.4 km | 945 | 22 higher | 586 |
| Christ the King Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Deception Bay | 2.4 km | 989 | 66 higher | 361 |
| Deception Bay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 2.5 km | 887 | 36 lower | 362 |
| Bounty Boulevard State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Lakes | 2.9 km | 1011 | 88 higher | 1,134 |
| Grace Lutheran CollegeIndependent Secondary · Rothwell | 3.3 km | 1080 | 157 higher | 1,567 |
| Mueller CollegeIndependent Combined · Rothwell | 3.3 km | 1078 | 155 higher | 1,867 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deception Bay State High School a government school?
Yes, Deception Bay State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Deception Bay State High School offer?
Deception Bay State High School offers 7-12.
What is Deception Bay State High School's ICSEA score?
Deception Bay State High School has an ICSEA score of 923, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Deception Bay State High School?
Deception Bay State High School has 1,374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Deception Bay State High School?
The nearest schools to Deception Bay State High School are Kairos Community College (0.9 km), Deception Bay State School (1.0 km), Deception Bay Flexible School (1.0 km).
Where is Deception Bay State High School located?
Deception Bay State High School is located in Deception Bay, QLD 4508. Visit the school website at https://deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au.