St Joseph's Catholic College
St Joseph's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in East Gosford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 802 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
East Gosford NSW 2250. 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 127th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Edward's Christian Brothers' College, an independent secondary school 0.2 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 1075, above 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 East Gosford
St Joseph's Catholic College is located in East Gosford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,330/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,391.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Gosford suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeIndependent Secondary · East Gosford | 0.2 km | 1068 | 7 lower | 971 |
| Gosford East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Gosford | 0.2 km | 1017 | 58 lower | 334 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Gosford | 0.4 km | 1090 | 15 higher | 384 |
| ET Australia Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Gosford | 1.3 km | 976 | 99 lower | 280 |
| Point Clare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Point Clare | 1.9 km | 1058 | 17 lower | 479 |
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 7-12.
What is St Joseph's Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic College?
St Joseph's Catholic College has 802 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic College are St Edward's Christian Brothers' College (0.2 km), Gosford East Public School (0.2 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.4 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic College located?
St Joseph's Catholic College is located in East Gosford, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at http://www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au.