St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic combined school in Murray Bridge, SA offering R-9. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Murray Bridge SA 5253. 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 127th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Murray Bridge Special School, a government primary school 0.4 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 955, 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 Murray Bridge
St Joseph's School is located in Murray Bridge, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,005/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 15,043.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Murray Bridge suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Bridge North SchoolGovernment Primary · Murray Bridge | 0.4 km | 924 | 31 lower | 486 |
| Tyndale Christian School Murray BridgeIndependent Combined · Murray Bridge | 1.4 km | 940 | 15 lower | 263 |
| Murray Bridge South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Murray Bridge | 2.0 km | 878 | 77 lower | 238 |
| Murray Bridge High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Murray Bridge | 2.5 km | 918 | 37 lower | 1,228 |
| Unity CollegeIndependent Combined · Murray Bridge | 3.8 km | 1004 | 49 higher | 761 |
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-9.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 428 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Murray Bridge Special School (0.4 km), Murray Bridge North School (0.4 km), Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge (1.4 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Murray Bridge, SA 5253. Visit the school website at http://www.stjomb.catholic.edu.au.