St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Merewether, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Merewether NSW 2291. 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 132nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Junction Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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 1141, 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 Merewether
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Merewether, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,287/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 11,788.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merewether suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.3 km | 1115 | 26 lower | 450 |
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 0.6 km | 1027 | 114 lower | 1,072 |
| Hamilton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.7 km | 1139 | 2 lower | 362 |
| St Francis Xavier's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hamilton | 1.2 km | 1096 | 45 lower | 959 |
| Newcastle East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newcastle | 1.8 km | 1112 | 29 lower | 260 |
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 1141, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are The Junction Public School (0.3 km), Newcastle Grammar Park School Campus (0.3 km), Newcastle High School (0.6 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Merewether, NSW 2291. Visit the school website at http://merewether.catholic.edu.au.