St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Northam, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 721 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Northam WA 6401. 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 351st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School - Secondary Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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 1013, 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 Northam
St Joseph's School is located in Northam, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,246/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 6,679.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northam suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northam | 0.7 km | 937 | 76 lower | 325 |
| Northam Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northam | 1.5 km | 898 | 115 lower | 669 |
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 PP-12.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 721 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are St Joseph's School - Secondary Campus (0.6 km), Northam Primary School (0.7 km), OneSchool Global WA - Cunderdin Campus (1.1 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Northam, WA 6401. Visit the school website at http://www.sjsnortham.wa.edu.au.