St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Nambour, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 341 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.
Nambour QLD 4560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Primary School ranks 229th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus, an independent secondary school 0.8 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 Primary School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's 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 Nambour
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Nambour, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,224/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 12,145.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nambour suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambour State CollegeGovernment Combined · Nambour | 0.8 km | 977 | 68 lower | 1,469 |
| Burnside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside | 1.2 km | 984 | 61 lower | 368 |
| Burnside State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Burnside | 1.3 km | 988 | 57 lower | 809 |
| Nambour Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 1.6 km | 1083 | 38 higher | 1,309 |
| St John's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nambour | 1.8 km | 1059 | 14 higher | 927 |
| Suncoast Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 4.3 km | 1084 | 39 higher | 1,136 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 341 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus (0.8 km), Nambour State College (0.8 km), Nambour State College - Junior School (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Nambour, QLD 4560. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephsnambour.qld.edu.au.