St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Hectorville, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 859 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Hectorville SA 5073. 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 88th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is East Torrens Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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 1077, above 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 Hectorville
St Joseph's School is located in Hectorville, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,394/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 4,241.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hectorville suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hectorville | 0.7 km | 1073 | 4 lower | 350 |
| East Marden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Campbelltown | 1.1 km | 1127 | 50 higher | 548 |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolCatholic Primary · Newton | 1.7 km | 1049 | 28 lower | 246 |
| Morialta Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rostrevor | 2.0 km | 1075 | 2 lower | 570 |
| Marden Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Marden | 2.2 km | 1041 | 36 lower | 496 |
| Open Access CollegeGovernment Combined · Marden | 2.2 km | 1017 | 60 lower | 4,028 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Payneham South | 2.2 km | 1092 | 15 higher | 494 |
| Charles Campbell CollegeGovernment Combined · Paradise | 2.2 km | 1018 | 59 lower | 1,188 |
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 R-6.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 859 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are East Torrens Primary School (0.7 km), East Marden Primary School (1.1 km), Felixstow Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Hectorville, SA 5073. Visit the school website at http://www.sjh.catholic.edu.au.