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Independent School

Arethusa College

Special school in Deception Bay, QLD

1,733
Students (2025)
938
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
11:1
Student:Teacher
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About Arethusa College

Arethusa College is a independent special school located in Deception Bay, Queensland. The school offers education for students from 7-12.

With 1733 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 938 (21th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Special (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,733 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 208 (152.1 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 315 (257.6 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 938 (21th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 21%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 926 (53%)
Girls: 807 (47%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 5%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 95%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
52%
28%
13%
6%
Bottom 52% Lower 28% Upper 13% Top 6%