St Joseph's Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Mount Isa, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 313 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Mount Isa QLD 4825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks 390th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Happy Valley State School, a government primary school 0.1 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 School scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic 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 Mount Isa
St Joseph's Catholic School is located in Mount Isa, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $4,727/wk and median rent of $175/wk. Population: 172.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley State SchoolGovernment Primary · Happy Valley | 0.1 km | 927 | 83 lower | 387 |
| Healy State SchoolGovernment Primary · Healy | 1.0 km | 887 | 123 lower | 217 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 1.2 km | 866 | 144 lower | 926 |
| Townview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Townview | 2.1 km | 776 | 234 lower | 209 |
| Mount Isa Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Isa | 2.4 km | 791 | 219 lower | 211 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Isa | 2.5 km | 978 | 32 lower | 434 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic School offer?
St Joseph's Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School?
St Joseph's Catholic School has 313 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic School are Happy Valley State School (0.1 km), Queensland Pathways State College - Mount Isa Campus (0.9 km), Healy State School (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic School located?
St Joseph's Catholic School is located in Mount Isa, QLD 4825. Visit the school website at http://www.sjmtsv.catholic.edu.au.