St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Werribee, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1085, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Werribee VIC 3030. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks 390th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College, 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1085, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic 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.
About Werribee
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Werribee, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,645/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 50,027.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Werribee suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Werribee | 0.6 km | 989 | 96 lower | 437 |
| Lollypop Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 0.7 km | 1034 | 51 lower | 390 |
| Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 0.9 km | 1015 | 70 lower | 1,081 |
| Iramoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 1.8 km | 944 | 141 lower | 516 |
| Thomas Chirnside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 2.4 km | 963 | 122 lower | 295 |
| Laa Yulta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mambourin | 2.4 km | 1040 | 45 lower | 393 |
| Manorvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 3.1 km | 942 | 143 lower | 291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 402 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College (0.6 km), Lollypop Creek Primary School (0.7 km), Nganboo Borron School (0.8 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Werribee, VIC 3030. Visit the school website at https://sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au.