St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in North Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
North Mackay QLD 4740. 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 356th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay North State School, a government 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1016, near 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 North Mackay
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in North Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,375/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 6,194.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Mackay suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 0.3 km | 933 | 83 lower | 401 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 1.0 km | 1000 | 16 lower | 879 |
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 1.6 km | 958 | 58 lower | 1,253 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.8 km | 1009 | 7 lower | 1,394 |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 2.1 km | 955 | 61 lower | 632 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 2.6 km | 908 | 108 lower | 216 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 2.7 km | 811 | 205 lower | 75 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 2.8 km | 1102 | 86 higher | 1,151 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 2.9 km | 927 | 89 lower | 602 |
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 1016, placing it in the 54th 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 349 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Mackay North State School (0.3 km), Mackay Christian College (1.0 km), Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus (1.6 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in North Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://www.sjnmrok.catholic.edu.au.