St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Wauchope, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1011, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Wauchope NSW 2446. 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 981st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wauchope Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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 1011, near 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 Wauchope
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Wauchope, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,114/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 6,589.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wauchope suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchope Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wauchope | 0.5 km | 900 | 111 lower | 624 |
| Wauchope High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wauchope | 1.0 km | 894 | 117 lower | 458 |
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 1011, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Wauchope Public School (0.5 km), Wauchope High School (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Wauchope, NSW 2446. Visit the school website at http://www.wauplism.catholic.edu.au.