St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Maroubra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1109, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Maroubra NSW 2035. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School ranks 288th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Maroubra, an independent primary school 0.0 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 Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School scores 1109, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary - St Joseph 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 Maroubra
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is located in Maroubra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,141/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 30,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Maroubra suburb profileSchools near St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroubra Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroubra | 0.4 km | 1055 | 54 lower | 269 |
| St Spyridon CollegeIndependent Combined · Maroubra | 1.1 km | 1093 | 16 lower | 785 |
| South Coogee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Coogee | 1.6 km | 1095 | 14 lower | 376 |
| Maroubra Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroubra | 1.6 km | 1128 | 19 higher | 484 |
| South Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroubra | 1.7 km | 1037 | 72 lower | 796 |
| Malabar Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Malabar | 1.7 km | 1068 | 41 lower | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1109, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School are Aspect South East Sydney School, Maroubra (0.0 km), The Bowen College (0.0 km), Maroubra Bay Public School (0.4 km).
Where is St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School located?
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is located in Maroubra, NSW 2035. Visit the school website at https://smsjmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au.
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School official website