SA · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh 5007 · R-6
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in West Hindmarsh, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 223 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 109th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 22nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Allenby Gardens Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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 1063 — 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 West Hindmarsh
St Joseph's School is located in West Hindmarsh, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,640/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 1,560.
View full West Hindmarsh suburb profile →Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Allenby Gardens | 0.8 km | 1062 | 1 lower | 392 |
| Warriappendi Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thebarton | 1.0 km | 752 | 311 lower | 100 |
| St Michael's College - Primary CampusCatholic Combined · Beverley | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Australian Islamic College AdelaideIndependent Combined · West Croydon | 1.3 km | 1016 | 47 lower | 589 |
| Thebarton Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Torrensville | 1.5 km | 951 | 112 lower | 1,284 |
| Flinders Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Flinders Park | 1.5 km | 1037 | 26 lower | 187 |
| Kilkenny Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Croydon | 1.7 km | 1069 | 6 higher | 450 |
| Nazareth Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Flinders Park | 1.7 km | 1049 | 14 lower | 2,576 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolCatholic Primary · Brompton | 1.8 km | 1105 | 42 higher | 153 |
| Torrensville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrensville | 1.8 km | 1099 | 36 higher | 380 |
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 R-6.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 223 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 Allenby Gardens Primary School (0.8 km), Warriappendi Secondary School (1.0 km), St Michael's College - Primary Campus (1.2 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in West Hindmarsh, SA 5007. Visit the school website at http://www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au.