St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Bracken Ridge, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1074, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 707 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Bracken Ridge QLD 4017. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks 152nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bracken Ridge State School, a government primary school 0.7 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1074, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Bracken Ridge
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Bracken Ridge, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,972/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 17,488.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bracken Ridge suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 0.7 km | 968 | 106 lower | 304 |
| Norris Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 1.3 km | 1012 | 62 lower | 588 |
| St John Fisher CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 1.6 km | 1063 | 11 lower | 714 |
| Bracken Ridge State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 2.2 km | 981 | 93 lower | 626 |
| Sandgate District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deagon | 2.3 km | 1010 | 64 lower | 993 |
| Nashville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 2.5 km | 1058 | 16 lower | 331 |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Fitzgibbon | 2.5 km | 1077 | 3 higher | 455 |
| Taigum State SchoolGovernment Primary · Taigum | 2.6 km | 962 | 112 lower | 446 |
| St Flannan's SchoolCatholic Primary · Zillmere | 2.8 km | 1077 | 3 higher | 419 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1074, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 707 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Bracken Ridge State School (0.7 km), Queensland Pathways State College - Bracken Ridge Campus (1.1 km), Norris Road State School (1.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Bracken Ridge, QLD 4017. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephsbrackenridge.qld.edu.au.