St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in North Ipswich, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
North Ipswich QLD 4305. 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 299th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brassall State School, a government primary school 1.0 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 1029, near 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 North Ipswich
St Joseph's School is located in North Ipswich, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,422/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 4,527.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Ipswich suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brassall State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brassall | 1.0 km | 901 | 128 lower | 584 |
| Ipswich State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Brassall | 1.1 km | 925 | 104 lower | 1,776 |
| Ipswich North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ipswich | 1.3 km | 904 | 125 lower | 206 |
| The Industry School - IpswichIndependent Secondary · North Ipswich | 1.9 km | 1017 | 12 lower | 208 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ipswich | 2.1 km | 1033 | 4 higher | 730 |
| St Edmund's CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodend | 2.1 km | 1049 | 20 higher | 1,171 |
| Tivoli State SchoolGovernment Primary · Tivoli | 2.1 km | 904 | 125 lower | 201 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodend | 2.3 km | 1041 | 12 higher | 556 |
| Ipswich Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ipswich | 2.5 km | 1114 | 85 higher | 1,336 |
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 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Brassall State School (1.0 km), Ipswich State High School (1.1 km), Ipswich Adventist School (1.2 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in North Ipswich, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephsnorthipswich.qld.edu.au.