St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic combined school in Port Lincoln, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1015, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 829 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Port Lincoln SA 5606. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 71st of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Lincoln Junior Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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 1015, 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 Port Lincoln
St Joseph's School is located in Port Lincoln, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,243/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 14,458.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Lincoln suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lincoln Junior Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Lincoln | 0.3 km | 974 | 41 lower | 277 |
| Port Lincoln Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Lincoln | 0.3 km | 952 | 63 lower | 332 |
| Port Lincoln High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Port Lincoln | 0.4 km | 923 | 92 lower | 767 |
| Navigator CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Lincoln | 1.7 km | 1013 | 2 lower | 466 |
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-12.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1015, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 829 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 Port Lincoln Junior Primary School (0.3 km), Port Lincoln Primary School (0.3 km), Port Lincoln High School (0.4 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Port Lincoln, SA 5606. Visit the school website at http://www.sjspl.catholic.edu.au.