St Joseph's Catholic College

St Joseph's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Aberdeen, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 968, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 685 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.

Aberdeen NSW 2336. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
968
33rd percentile
Enrolments
685
7-12
Students per teacher
9:1
73 teaching staff
Indigenous students
12%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
7%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Joseph's Catholic College compares

By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks 356th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Aberdeen Public School, a government primary 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 968, near average.

ICSEA 968Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
968
7008501,0001,1501,300

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.

St Joseph's Catholic College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

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 968, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic College?

St Joseph's Catholic College has 685 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic College?

The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic College are Aberdeen Public School (0.2 km).

Where is St Joseph's Catholic College located?

St Joseph's Catholic College is located in Aberdeen, NSW 2336. Visit the school website at http://www.aberdeen.catholic.edu.au.

St Joseph's Catholic College official website