St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Port Macquarie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Port Macquarie NSW 2444. 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 941st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Hunter School, Port Macquarie Primary Satellite, an independent primary school 0.2 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 1017, 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 Port Macquarie
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,282/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 47,693.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Macquarie suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Secondary College, Westport CampusGovernment Secondary · Port Macquarie | 0.7 km | 919 | 98 lower | 612 |
| Westport Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 0.9 km | 888 | 129 lower | 365 |
| St Agnes' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Port Macquarie | 1.3 km | 1029 | 12 higher | 553 |
| Heritage Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Port Macquarie | 1.4 km | 1032 | 15 higher | 345 |
| Port Macquarie Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Macquarie | 1.8 km | 932 | 85 lower | 451 |
| Newman Senior Technical CollegeCatholic Secondary · Port Macquarie | 2.1 km | 996 | 21 lower | 327 |
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 1017, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School has 397 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Aspect Hunter School, Port Macquarie Primary Satellite (0.2 km), Nautilus Senior College (0.5 km), Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus (0.7 km).
Where is St Joseph's Primary School located?
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444. Visit the school website at http://www.pmacjlism.catholic.edu.au.