St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Oatley, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 219 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Oatley NSW 2223. 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 175th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 49 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 35th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oatley 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 1131, 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 Oatley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Oatley, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,537/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 10,664.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Oatley suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oatley | 0.3 km | 1126 | 5 lower | 365 |
| Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Oatley | 0.5 km | 1022 | 109 lower | 741 |
| Mortdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.0 km | 1096 | 35 lower | 350 |
| Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 1.2 km | 1097 | 34 lower | 59 |
| Marist Catholic College PenshurstCatholic Secondary · Mortdale | 1.5 km | 1090 | 41 lower | 1,343 |
| Oatley West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oatley | 1.6 km | 1132 | 1 higher | 519 |
| Connells Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hurstville | 1.7 km | 1088 | 43 lower | 429 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.8 km | 1077 | 54 lower | 453 |
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 1131, placing it in the 91st 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 219 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Oatley Public School (0.3 km), Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus (0.5 km), Carinya School (0.9 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Oatley, NSW 2223. Visit the school website at https://stjoatley.syd.catholic.edu.au.