St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Payneham South, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1092, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Payneham South SA 5070. 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 70th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity Gardens 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 1092, 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 Payneham South
St Joseph's School is located in Payneham South, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,560/wk and median rent of $331/wk. Population: 1,731.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Payneham South suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Gardens SchoolGovernment Primary · Trinity Gardens | 0.7 km | 1103 | 11 higher | 695 |
| East Adelaide SchoolGovernment Primary · St Peters | 1.2 km | 1117 | 25 higher | 495 |
| Marden Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Marden | 1.2 km | 1041 | 51 lower | 496 |
| Open Access CollegeGovernment Combined · Marden | 1.2 km | 1017 | 75 lower | 4,028 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hectorville | 2.2 km | 1077 | 15 lower | 859 |
| Vale Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vale Park | 2.3 km | 1097 | 5 higher | 393 |
| Pembroke SchoolIndependent Combined · Kensington Park | 2.3 km | 1171 | 79 higher | 1,672 |
| Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kensington | 2.3 km | 1077 | 15 lower | 291 |
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 1092, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Trinity Gardens School (0.7 km), Felixstow Primary School (1.2 km), East Adelaide School (1.2 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Payneham South, SA 5070. Visit the school website at http://www.stjopayn.catholic.edu.au.