St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Wonthaggi, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 315 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Wonthaggi VIC 3995. 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 774th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wonthaggi North Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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 1031, 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 Wonthaggi
St Joseph's School is located in Wonthaggi, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $852/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 5,215.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wonthaggi suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Coast CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wonthaggi | 1.1 km | 988 | 43 lower | 1,687 |
| Wonthaggi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wonthaggi | 1.5 km | 996 | 35 lower | 371 |
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 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 315 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 Wonthaggi North Primary School (0.4 km), Village High School - Watt St (1.1 km), Bass Coast College (1.1 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Wonthaggi, VIC 3995. Visit the school website at http://www.stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au.