St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in O'Connor, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1130, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
O'Connor ACT 2602. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Primary School ranks 19th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is O'Connor Cooperative School, a government primary 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 Primary School scores 1130, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Primary 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.
Schools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 0.6 km | 1141 | 11 higher | 318 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 0.9 km | 1132 | 2 higher | 1,034 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 0.9 km | 1135 | 5 higher | 498 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 1.2 km | 1154 | 24 higher | 929 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 1.2 km | 1138 | 8 higher | 992 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 1.3 km | 1127 | 3 lower | 1,498 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 1.6 km | 1138 | 8 higher | 590 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 1.9 km | 1145 | 15 higher | 527 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joseph's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1130, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are O'Connor Cooperative School (0.6 km), Turner School (0.6 km), Lyneham High School (0.9 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in O'Connor, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.sjo.act.edu.au.