NSW · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's Primary School
South Murwillumbah 2484 · K-6
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in South Murwillumbah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1011, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 161 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Primary School ranks 981st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Small School, an independent combined 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 Context
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 1011 — near 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.
About South Murwillumbah
St Joseph's Primary School is located in South Murwillumbah, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,292/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 1,064.
View full South Murwillumbah suburb profile →Schools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.8 km | 1061 | 50 higher | 373 |
| Sathya Sai CollegeIndependent Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.8 km | 1046 | 35 higher | 280 |
| Mount St Patrick CollegeCatholic Secondary · Murwillumbah | 0.9 km | 1071 | 60 higher | 823 |
| Murwillumbah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Murwillumbah | 1.0 km | 950 | 61 lower | 347 |
| Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Murwillumbah | 2.6 km | 1039 | 28 higher | 381 |
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 1011, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 161 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are The Small School (0.4 km), Mount St Patrick Primary School (0.8 km), Sathya Sai College (0.8 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in South Murwillumbah, NSW 2484. Visit the school website at https://www.smurplism.catholic.edu.au/.