St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Tweed Heads, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 302 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Tweed Heads NSW 2485. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Primary School ranks 549th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The BUSY School - Coolangatta Campus, an independent secondary school 0.1 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 Primary School scores 1069, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's 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 Tweed Heads
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Tweed Heads, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,138/wk and median rent of $403/wk. Population: 9,176.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tweed Heads suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads | 0.2 km | 984 | 85 lower | 394 |
| Coolangatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coolangatta | 1.1 km | 989 | 80 lower | 285 |
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 2.7 km | 882 | 187 lower | 142 |
| Tweed River High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.7 km | 940 | 129 lower | 590 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joseph's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 302 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are The BUSY School - Coolangatta Campus (0.1 km), Tweed Heads Public School (0.2 km), The Village School Gold Coast (0.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Tweed Heads, NSW 2485. Visit the school website at http://www.twdplism.catholic.edu.au.