St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College is a Catholic secondary school in Banora Point, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 838 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Banora Point NSW 2486. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's College compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's College ranks 176th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James' Primary School, a Catholic primary 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 College scores 1050, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's College 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 Banora Point
St Joseph's College is located in Banora Point, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 16,460.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Banora Point suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banora Point | 0.1 km | 1068 | 18 higher | 406 |
| Centaur Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 1.2 km | 975 | 75 lower | 424 |
| Banora Point High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Banora Point | 1.2 km | 965 | 85 lower | 503 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 1.5 km | 992 | 58 lower | 390 |
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 1.7 km | 882 | 168 lower | 142 |
| Tweed River High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 1.7 km | 940 | 110 lower | 590 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's College a government school?
No, St Joseph's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's College offer?
St Joseph's College offers 7-12.
What is St Joseph's College's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's College has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has 838 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's College?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's College are St James' Primary School (0.1 km), Caldera School (0.4 km), Centaur Public School (1.2 km).
Where is St Joseph's College located?
St Joseph's College is located in Banora Point, NSW 2486. Visit the school website at http://www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au.