St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Benalla, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 391 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Benalla VIC 3672. 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 728th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is FCJ College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 1037, near 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.
About Benalla
St Joseph's School is located in Benalla, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,142/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 10,822.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Benalla suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCJ CollegeCatholic Secondary · Benalla | 0.2 km | 1047 | 10 higher | 451 |
| Benalla P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Benalla | 0.8 km | 934 | 103 lower | 700 |
| Australian Christian College VictoriaIndependent Combined · Benalla | 2.1 km | 1009 | 28 lower | 465 |
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 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 391 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are FCJ College (0.2 km), FCJ College - Multi-Purpose Hall (0.2 km), Wangaratta District Specialist School - Benalla Campus (interim name) (0.5 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Benalla, VIC 3672. Visit the school website at https://www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au/.