St Joseph's School

St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Numurkah, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.

Numurkah VIC 3636. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
999
46th percentile
Enrolments
248
Prep-6
Students per teacher
9:1
29 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
6%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Joseph's School compares

By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 1,052nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Numurkah Primary School, a government primary 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 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 999, near average.

ICSEA 999Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
999
7008501,0001,1501,300

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.

St Joseph's School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Numurkah

St Joseph's School is located in Numurkah, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,117/wk and median rent of $210/wk. Population: 4,604.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Numurkah suburb profile

Schools near St Joseph's School

The nearest school to St Joseph's School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St Joseph's SchoolStudents
Numurkah Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Numurkah0.8 km935 64 lower263

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 Prep-6.

What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?

St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Joseph's School?

St Joseph's School has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Joseph's School?

The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Numurkah Primary School (0.4 km), Numurkah Secondary College (0.8 km).

Where is St Joseph's School located?

St Joseph's School is located in Numurkah, VIC 3636. Visit the school website at http://www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au.

St Joseph's School official website