SA · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's School
Ottoway 5013 · R-6
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Ottoway, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 990, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 154 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 80% have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 248th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pennington School R-6, a government primary school 1.3 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 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 990 — 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 Ottoway
St Joseph's School is located in Ottoway, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,221/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 2,783.
View full Ottoway suburb profile →Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington School R-6Government Primary · Pennington | 1.3 km | 934 | 56 lower | 262 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rosewater | 1.8 km | 1008 | 18 higher | 1,204 |
| Ngutu CollegeIndependent Combined · Woodville North | 2.2 km | 909 | 81 lower | 260 |
| Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Government Primary · Woodville Gardens | 2.2 km | 983 | 7 lower | 478 |
| Alberton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Queenstown | 3.0 km | 1002 | 12 higher | 262 |
| Woodville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · St Clair | 3.0 km | 973 | 17 lower | 1,170 |
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 990, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 154 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Pennington School R-6 (1.3 km), St Patrick's School (1.6 km), Mount Carmel College (1.8 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Ottoway, SA 5013. Visit the school website at https://www.stjotto.catholic.edu.au/.