VIC · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool 3280 · Prep-6
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 622 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 485th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice Campus, a Catholic secondary 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 School scores 1068 — above average.
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.
About Warrnambool
St Joseph's School is located in Warrnambool, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,385/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 31,308.
View full Warrnambool suburb profile →Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 0.6 km | 963 | 105 lower | 370 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 0.8 km | 1064 | 4 lower | 1,340 |
| Warrnambool CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 1.3 km | 979 | 89 lower | 1,070 |
| St Pius X SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 1002 | 66 lower | 246 |
| King's CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrnambool | 2.1 km | 1083 | 15 higher | 276 |
| Warrnambool East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 2.1 km | 994 | 74 lower | 496 |
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 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 622 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice Campus (0.4 km), Warrnambool Primary School (0.6 km), Emmanuel College Warrnambool (0.8 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au.