St Joseph's Catholic College
St Joseph's Catholic College is a Catholic combined school in Katherine, NT offering T-12. With an ICSEA score of 974, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Katherine NT 0850. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks 13th of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Katherine High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. St Joseph's Catholic College scores 974, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Katherine
St Joseph's Catholic College is located in Katherine, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,053/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 1,254.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Katherine suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Katherine East | 0.8 km | 797 | 177 lower | 468 |
| Casuarina Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Katherine East | 2.3 km | 991 | 17 higher | 295 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic College a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic College offer?
St Joseph's Catholic College offers T-12.
What is St Joseph's Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 974, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic College?
St Joseph's Catholic College has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic College are Katherine High School (0.8 km), MacFarlane Primary School (0.9 km), Clyde Fenton Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic College located?
St Joseph's Catholic College is located in Katherine, NT 0850. Visit the school website at https://www.stjoeys.college/.