St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bulli, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1121, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 412 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Bulli NSW 2516. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks 220th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Waniora 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1121, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic 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 Bulli
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Bulli, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,331/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 6,798.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bulli suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waniora Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bulli | 0.3 km | 1077 | 44 lower | 264 |
| Bulli High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bulli | 0.4 km | 1058 | 63 lower | 979 |
| Bulli Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bulli | 0.9 km | 1069 | 52 lower | 318 |
| Woonona High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woonona | 1.4 km | 1030 | 91 lower | 767 |
| Woonona Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 1.7 km | 1070 | 51 lower | 519 |
| Woonona East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woonona | 2.0 km | 1037 | 84 lower | 200 |
| Thirroul Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thirroul | 2.1 km | 1119 | 2 lower | 367 |
| Russell Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Russell Vale | 3.0 km | 1040 | 81 lower | 262 |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bellambi | 3.4 km | 1069 | 52 lower | 1,249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1121, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 412 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Waniora Public School (0.3 km), Bulli High School (0.4 km), Bulli Public School (0.9 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Bulli, NSW 2516. Visit the school website at http://www.sjbdow.catholic.edu.au.