Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Mount St Joseph Girls' College is a Catholic secondary school in Altona, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,216 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 34% of students have a language background other than English.
Altona VIC 3018. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount St Joseph Girls' College compares
By ICSEA, Mount St Joseph Girls' College ranks 52nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Altona College, a government combined school 0.6 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. Mount St Joseph Girls' College scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mount St Joseph Girls' College 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 Mount St Joseph Girls' College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount St Joseph Girls' College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona CollegeGovernment Combined · Altona | 0.6 km | 1044 | 56 lower | 796 |
| Altona Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona | 1.1 km | 1111 | 11 higher | 512 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona | 1.5 km | 1060 | 40 lower | 259 |
| Queen of Peace Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona Meadows | 2.2 km | 1064 | 36 lower | 485 |
| Seaholme Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaholme | 2.5 km | 1105 | 5 higher | 298 |
| Altona Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona Meadows | 2.9 km | 1000 | 100 lower | 235 |
| St Martin de Porres SchoolCatholic Primary · Laverton | 3.2 km | 1080 | 20 lower | 270 |
| Western Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · Laverton | 3.3 km | 1042 | 58 lower | 290 |
| Altona Green Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona Meadows | 3.5 km | 1051 | 49 lower | 418 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount St Joseph Girls' College a government school?
No, Mount St Joseph Girls' College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount St Joseph Girls' College offer?
Mount St Joseph Girls' College offers 7-12.
What is Mount St Joseph Girls' College's ICSEA score?
Mount St Joseph Girls' College has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
Mount St Joseph Girls' College has 1,216 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
The nearest schools to Mount St Joseph Girls' College are Altona College (0.6 km), Altona Primary School (1.1 km), St Mary's School (1.5 km).
Where is Mount St Joseph Girls' College located?
Mount St Joseph Girls' College is located in Altona, VIC 3018. Visit the school website at http://www.msj.vic.edu.au.