St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Chelsea, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1084, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 317 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Chelsea VIC 3196. 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 396th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Chelsea Primary School, a government 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 1084, 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.
About Chelsea
St Joseph's School is located in Chelsea, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,683/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 8,347.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chelsea suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea | 0.3 km | 1075 | 9 lower | 360 |
| Bonbeach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonbeach | 1.4 km | 1077 | 7 lower | 367 |
| Edithvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Edithvale | 2.1 km | 1100 | 16 higher | 525 |
| Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea Heights | 2.1 km | 1059 | 25 lower | 415 |
| Carrum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum | 2.6 km | 1075 | 9 lower | 369 |
| Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Patterson Lakes | 2.8 km | 1061 | 23 lower | 521 |
| Cornish CollegeIndependent Combined · Bangholme | 2.9 km | 1132 | 48 higher | 664 |
| Patterson River Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Seaford | 3.4 km | 1015 | 69 lower | 1,268 |
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 1084, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 317 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 Chelsea Primary School (0.3 km), Westall Secondary College-LEEP Chelsea (0.5 km), Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL Campus (0.5 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Chelsea, VIC 3196. Visit the school website at http://www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au.