St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Riverwood, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 450 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 77% have a language background other than English.
Riverwood NSW 2210. 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 459th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 53 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hannans Road Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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 1083, 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 Riverwood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Riverwood, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,210/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 12,793.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Riverwood suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peakhurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Peakhurst | 0.8 km | 1043 | 40 lower | 412 |
| Riverwood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverwood | 0.9 km | 958 | 125 lower | 126 |
| Peakhurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Peakhurst | 1.3 km | 1023 | 60 lower | 291 |
| Narwee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Narwee | 1.3 km | 1001 | 82 lower | 246 |
| Georges River College Peakhurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Peakhurst | 1.7 km | 1008 | 75 lower | 758 |
| Penshurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 2.0 km | 1047 | 36 lower | 220 |
| Beverly Hills Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Beverly Hills | 2.2 km | 1003 | 80 lower | 1,003 |
| Beverly Hills North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beverly Hills | 2.2 km | 1030 | 53 lower | 352 |
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 1083, placing it in the 80th 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 450 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 Hannans Road Public School (0.8 km), Peakhurst Public School (0.8 km), Riverwood Public School (0.9 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Riverwood, NSW 2210. Visit the school website at https://stjriverwood.syd.catholic.edu.au.