St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Atherton, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Atherton QLD 4883. 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 335th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Atherton State School, a government primary school 0.5 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 1022, 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 Atherton
St Joseph's School is located in Atherton, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,099/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 7,724.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Atherton suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Atherton | 0.5 km | 903 | 119 lower | 331 |
| Jubilee Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Atherton | 1.0 km | 1017 | 5 lower | 850 |
| Atherton State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Atherton | 1.0 km | 963 | 59 lower | 781 |
| Tolga State SchoolGovernment Primary · Tolga | 4.7 km | 981 | 41 lower | 269 |
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 1022, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 287 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 Atherton State School (0.5 km), Jubilee Christian College (1.0 km), Atherton State High School (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Atherton, QLD 4883. Visit the school website at http://www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au/.