St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Charlestown, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Charlestown NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Primary School ranks 328th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Charlestown Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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 Primary School scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Primary School 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.
Schools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 0.5 km | 1037 | 65 lower | 234 |
| Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 0.5 km | 1036 | 66 lower | 319 |
| Kahibah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kahibah | 1.0 km | 1076 | 26 lower | 291 |
| Whitebridge High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Whitebridge | 1.1 km | 1022 | 80 lower | 915 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 1.4 km | 1075 | 27 lower | 235 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 1.6 km | 1023 | 79 lower | 294 |
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 1.8 km | 1062 | 40 lower | 989 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kotara South | 2.1 km | 1104 | 2 higher | 334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joseph's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 361 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Charlestown Public School (0.5 km), Charlestown East Public School (0.5 km), Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown Campus (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Charlestown, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at http://charlestown.catholic.edu.au.