St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Mernda, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 497 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 76% of students have a language background other than English.
Mernda VIC 3754. 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 346th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mernda Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 1094, 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 Mernda
St Joseph's School is located in Mernda, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,011/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 23,369.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mernda suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mernda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 0.2 km | 1035 | 59 lower | 844 |
| Mernda Central P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Mernda | 0.9 km | 1009 | 85 lower | 1,746 |
| Mernda Hills Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Mernda | 1.5 km | 1119 | 25 higher | 359 |
| Mernda Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mernda | 2.1 km | 1057 | 37 lower | 369 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Doreen | 2.2 km | 1080 | 14 lower | 454 |
| Hazel Glen CollegeGovernment Combined · Doreen | 2.9 km | 1023 | 71 lower | 2,141 |
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 1094, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 497 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Mernda Primary School (0.2 km), Mernda Central P-12 College (0.9 km), Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Mernda Campus (1.1 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Mernda, VIC 3754. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephsschoolmernda.org.