St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is a Catholic primary school in North Ward, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
North Ward QLD 4810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand ranks 102nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College Townsville, a Catholic secondary 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, The Strand scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand 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 Ward
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is located in North Ward, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,500/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 5,073.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Ward suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College TownsvilleCatholic Secondary · Townsville | 0.1 km | 1024 | 76 lower | 663 |
| Townsville Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · North Ward | 1.3 km | 1116 | 16 higher | 1,288 |
| Townsville State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Railway Estate | 2.3 km | 924 | 176 lower | 841 |
| Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic Secondary · West End | 2.3 km | 842 | 258 lower | 204 |
| Belgian Gardens State SchoolGovernment Primary · Belgian Gardens | 2.6 km | 1055 | 45 lower | 595 |
| St Margaret Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hyde Park | 3.3 km | 1014 | 86 lower | 707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand offer?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand are St Patrick's College Townsville (0.1 km), Townsville Central State School (0.7 km), Townsville Grammar School (1.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand located?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is located in North Ward, QLD 4810. Visit the school website at http://www.sjnwtsv.catholic.edu.au.