St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic combined school in Peterborough, SA offering R-9. With an ICSEA score of 873, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Peterborough SA 5422. 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 158th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Peterborough High School, a government 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 873, below 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.
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 873, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Peterborough High School (0.6 km), Peterborough Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Peterborough, SA 5422. Visit the school website at http://www.stjopet.catholic.edu.au.