St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Hawthorn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1156, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 369 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students have a language background other than English.
Hawthorn VIC 3122. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 60th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 40 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Erasmus Primary School, an independent 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 School scores 1156, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's 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.
Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenferrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn | 0.3 km | 1160 | 4 higher | 244 |
| Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hawthorn | 0.7 km | 1093 | 63 lower | 374 |
| Scotch CollegeIndependent Combined · Hawthorn | 0.8 km | 1188 | 32 higher | 1,957 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's School a government school?
No, St Joseph's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's School offer?
St Joseph's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1156, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 369 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Erasmus Primary School (0.3 km), Glenferrie Primary School (0.3 km), Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road Campus (0.6 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Hawthorn, VIC 3122. Visit the school website at http://www.sjhawthorn.catholic.edu.au.