St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College is a Catholic secondary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 991 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students have a language background other than English.
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's College compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's College ranks 120th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John the Baptist School, a Catholic 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 College scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's 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.
About Ferntree Gully
St Joseph's College is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,770/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 27,398.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferntree Gully | 0.3 km | 1075 | 23 higher | 221 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 0.8 km | 1059 | 7 higher | 183 |
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1031 | 21 lower | 200 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.7 km | 1055 | 3 higher | 289 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.2 km | 1006 | 46 lower | 247 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.4 km | 1072 | 20 higher | 432 |
| Lysterfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lysterfield | 2.9 km | 1064 | 12 higher | 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's College a government school?
No, St Joseph's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's College offer?
St Joseph's College offers 7-12.
What is St Joseph's College's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's College has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has 991 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's College?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's College are St John the Baptist School (0.3 km), The Avenue School (0.8 km), Heritage College Knox (0.8 km).
Where is St Joseph's College located?
St Joseph's College is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephs.com.au.