St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in East Maitland, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 449 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
East Maitland NSW 2323. 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 594th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maitland East Public School, a government primary school 0.1 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 1063, 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.
About East Maitland
St Joseph's Primary School is located in East Maitland, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,422/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 11,860.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Maitland suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Maitland | 0.1 km | 975 | 88 lower | 559 |
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 0.9 km | 960 | 103 lower | 900 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 1.2 km | 947 | 116 lower | 958 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 2.0 km | 893 | 170 lower | 283 |
| Linuwel School LtdIndependent Combined · East Maitland | 2.1 km | 1041 | 22 lower | 244 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashtonfield | 2.3 km | 1134 | 71 higher | 1,161 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 2.7 km | 1023 | 40 lower | 1,191 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 2.8 km | 1047 | 16 lower | 397 |
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 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 449 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Maitland East Public School (0.1 km), Maitland Grossmann High School (0.9 km), Maitland High School (1.2 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in East Maitland, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at http://www.eastmaitland.catholic.edu.au/.