St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Elsternwick, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1164, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 17% of students have a language background other than English.
Elsternwick VIC 3185. 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 37th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Adass Israel School - Orrong Road Campus, an independent combined 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 School scores 1164, 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.
About Elsternwick
St Joseph's School is located in Elsternwick, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,209/wk and median rent of $441/wk. Population: 10,887.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Elsternwick suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adass Israel SchoolIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 0.3 km | 932 | 232 lower | 382 |
| Caulfield Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · St Kilda East | 0.6 km | 1157 | 7 lower | 3,555 |
| Ripponlea Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Kilda East | 0.9 km | 1141 | 23 lower | 256 |
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 1164, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 347 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 Adass Israel School - Orrong Road Campus (0.1 km), Adass Israel School (0.3 km), Sholem Aleichem College - Senior Campus (0.4 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Elsternwick, VIC 3185. Visit the school website at http://www.sjelst.catholic.edu.au.