QLD · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's School
Parramatta Park 4870 · Prep-6
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Parramatta Park, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 348 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 299th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Augustine's College, a Catholic secondary 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 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 1029 — near 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 Parramatta Park
St Joseph's School is located in Parramatta Park, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $1,211/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 3,621.
View full Parramatta Park suburb profile →Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cairns | 0.2 km | 1060 | 31 higher | 777 |
| Indie School, Logan - Parramatta Park CampusIndependent Secondary · Parramatta Park | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Parramatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta Park | 0.4 km | 887 | 142 lower | 482 |
| Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns CampusIndependent Combined · Cairns | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mungalla Silver Lining School - Carins Temporary FacilityIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cairns State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cairns North | 1.2 km | 1019 | 10 lower | 1,636 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 1.2 km | 975 | 54 lower | 1,780 |
| St Monica's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cairns | 1.2 km | 1058 | 29 higher | 697 |
| FNQ Vocational AcademyGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.6 km | 908 | 121 lower | 1,784 |
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 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 348 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are St Augustine's College (0.2 km), Indie School, Logan - Parramatta Park Campus (0.2 km), Parramatta State School (0.4 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Parramatta Park, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at http://www.stjosephscairns.qld.edu.au.